
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Iron Horse Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (22 Rentals)
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Welcome to The Flats Downtown!

Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson
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Agave 350

1742 E 9th St

515 S 5th Ave, Unit 515 South 5th Avenue
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Iron Horse, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Iron Horse?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Iron Horse Studio Apartments | $1,216 | $695 | $1,999 |
Iron Horse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,425 | $560 | $2,385 |
Iron Horse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $440 | $2,750 |
Iron Horse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $625 | $3,600 |
Iron Horse 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,209 | $699 | $4,900 |
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Cheapest Available Iron Horse Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Iron Horse area of Tucson, AZ is a 4 Beds unit found at Junction at Ironhorse priced from $699. Highland Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Iron Horse apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Junction at Ironhorse | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $699 |
Highland Park Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
University Vista Student Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9th | Studio Loft Bungalow | Studio,1BA | $897 |
Herbert Residential | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Iron Horse, AZ
As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Iron Horse area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3x3 - Camden Model at The Mark Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,185. The second greatest value Iron Horse apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Sonoran On 9th starting at $1,299 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the South Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Iron Horse apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Mark Tucson | 3x3 - Camden | 3BR,3BA | $1.10 |
Sonoran On 9th | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson | 2 bedroom 1 bath renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Highland Park Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
University Vista Student Apartments | 2B/1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
515 S 5th Ave, Unit 515 South 5th Avenue | 515 S 5th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
MOUNTAIN PLAZA | 2x1DR | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Welcome to The Flats Downtown! | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
University Arms Apartments | 9th St Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Campus Crossings on 8th Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleIron Horse, Tucson, AZ
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Iron Horse Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
99 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Iron Horse Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Iron Horse?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Iron Horse is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Iron Horse?
The cheapest apartment in Iron Horse is Highland Park Apartments which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Iron Horse costs $10,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Iron Horse?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 136 regular apartments in Iron Horse that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Iron Horse?
Cheap apartments in Iron Horse have an average cost of $1,071 which is $8,929 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Iron Horse.
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