Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Iron Horse Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (15 Rentals)
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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 | $1,210 | $849 | $1,675 |
Iron Horse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $560 | $2,385 |
Iron Horse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,843 | $440 | $2,750 |
Iron Horse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $625 | $3,600 |
Iron Horse 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,206 | $815 | $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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Welcome to The Flats Downtown! | 1Stu | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Herbert Residential | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
One North Fifth | Studio Loft | Studio,1BA | $955 |
Wildcat Canyon Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9th | Studio Loft Bungalow | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Mark Tucson | 3x3 - Chelsea | 3BR,3BA | $1.11 |
VFW Lofts | VFWL1168 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Sonoran On 9th | 2 BEDROOM 1 BATH WITH WASHER AND DRYER | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson | 2 bedroom 1 bath renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
The District on 5th | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Wildcat Canyon Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Herbert Residential | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
One North Fifth | Studio Loft | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
Welcome to The Flats Downtown! | 1Stu | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
1132 E Florita St, Unit 3 | 1132 E Florita St | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
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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 $1,320.
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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