Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Iron Horse Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (15 Rentals)

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Cherry Park Studios
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Park Studios

222 S Cherry AveTucson, AZ 85719
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Don Martin Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Don Martin Apartments

605 E 9th StTucson, AZ 85705
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Iron Horse, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Iron Horse Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Iron Horse area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Welcome to The Flats Downtown! priced from $899. Herbert Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Iron Horse apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Welcome to The Flats Downtown!1StuStudio,1BA$899
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$945
One North FifthStudio LoftStudio,1BA$955
Wildcat Canyon Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9thStudio Loft BungalowStudio,1BA$1,097

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Iron Horse, AZ

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Iron Horse area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3x3 - Chelsea Model at The Mark Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Iron Horse apartment is the VFWL1168 Model at VFW Lofts starting at $2,200 with a $1.88 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Chelsea3BR,3BA$1.11
VFW LoftsVFWL11681BR,1BA$1.88
Sonoran On 9th2 BEDROOM 1 BATH WITH WASHER AND DRYER2BR,1BA$1.89
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson2 bedroom 1 bath renovated2BR,1BA$1.58
The District on 5th2x22BR,2BA$1.68
Wildcat Canyon Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio ,1BA$2.10
One North FifthStudio LoftStudio ,1BA$2.17
Welcome to The Flats Downtown!1StuStudio ,1BA$2.15
1132 E Florita St, Unit 31132 E Florita StStudio ,1BA$2.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Iron Horse, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #104

Among neighborhoods in Tucson, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arizona and customized analysis for Tucson, Arizona. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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 $1,320.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Iron Horse?

The cheapest apartment in Iron Horse is Wildcat Canyon Village which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Iron Horse costs $6,800.

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 102 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 $985 which is $5,815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Iron Horse.

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