Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Iron Horse Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $600 (34 Rentals)

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114 N jacobus ave, Unit #2

114 N jacobus ave
TucsonAZ85705
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Union on 6th
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Union on 6th

316 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85705
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Cherry Park Studios
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Park Studios

222 S Cherry AveTucson, AZ 85719
Student Housing

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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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The Julian Drew
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Julian Drew

182 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85701
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The Alamo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alamo Apartments

824 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85719
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Good Rain
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Good Rain

801 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85719
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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 Park Avenue Apartments priced from $875. Westwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Iron Horse apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 281132BR,1BA$895
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$899
One North Fifth ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$930
Railroad in TucsonUnit number 11BR,1BA$975
Wildcat Canyon Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Agave 350A1s1BR,1BA$1,199
Sonoran On 9th2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 267172BR,1BA$1,364
The Gallery on FifthStudio DStudio,1BA$1,475
Union on 6th2 Bedroom Large2BR,2BA$1,918

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Iron Horse, AZ

As of May 30, 2026 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 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26717 Model at Sonoran On 9th starting at $1,364 with a $1.59 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 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Sonoran On 9th2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 267172BR,1BA$1.59
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 432232BR,1BA$1.60
The District on 5th2x22BR,2BA$1.67
Wildcat Canyon Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Agave 3501A1BR,1BA$2.44
University Arms Apartments9th St1BR,1BA$2.23
Railroad in TucsonUnit number 11BR,1BA$2.05
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00
One North Fifth ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$2.11

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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 $1,918.

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

The cheapest apartment in Iron Horse is Railroad in Tucson which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Iron Horse costs $2,125.

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 114 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 $1,463 which is $662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Iron Horse.

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