
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Iron Horse Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $500 (35 Rentals)
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1070 E Miles St

150 E 16th St, Unit 9

One North Fifth Apartments

River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9th

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Railroad in Tucson

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198 N Santa Rita Ave, Unit 198, Unit 198

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1703 E 13th St

114 N jacobus ave, Unit Unit #2, Unit Unit #2

Mountain Plaza Apartments

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Union on 6th

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515 S 5th Ave, Unit 515 South 5th Avenue, Unit 515 South 5th Avenue

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519 S 5th Ave, Unit 519, Unit 519

Agave 350

1703 E 13th St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Horse Studio Apartments | $1,203 | $750 | $1,525 |
| Iron Horse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $975 | $2,535 |
| Iron Horse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $599 | $2,750 |
| Iron Horse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,337 | $799 | $3,600 |
| Iron Horse 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,822 | $699 | $4,400 |
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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 $795. Here are the most affordable Iron Horse apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction at Ironhorse | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $699 |
| Highland Park Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| One North Fifth | S1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Herbert Residential | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Railroad in Tucson | Unit 12 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Union on 6th | Studio Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Mountain Plaza Apartments | 2X1HRWD | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Iron Horse, AZ
As of April 15, 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 - 44895 Model at Sonoran On 9th starting at $1,615 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mark Tucson | 3x3 - Camden | 3BR,3BA | $1.10 |
| Sonoran On 9th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 44895 | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 43223 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 519 S 5th Ave, Unit 519 | 519 S 5th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The District on 5th | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 515 S 5th Ave, Unit 515 South 5th Avenue | 515 S 5th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Mountain Plaza Apartments | 2X1HRWD | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Highland Park Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 198 N Santa Rita Ave, Unit 198 | 198 N Santa Rita Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| One North Fifth | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
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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 $1,200.
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 $795, while the average apartment in Iron Horse costs $3,750.
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 141 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 $1,526 which is $2,224 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Iron Horse.
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