Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Park Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (22 Rentals)

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Meadow View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow View Apartments

601 E Lee StTucson, AZ 85705
Student Housing
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Midtown on 1st
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown on 1st

1920 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719

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Jefferson Park, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson Park area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Park Vista Apartments priced from $679. 602-610 E Lester St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Jefferson Park apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 48765Studio,1BA$679
602-610 E Lester St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Meadow Park Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,350
839 E Waverly St3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1BA$1,450
Sahuaro Point Villas5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 410815BR,2BA$1,973

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Park, AZ

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Park area is the $1.04 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 51807 Model at Sahuaro Point Villas in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Jefferson Park apartment is the The MacDaddy Model at Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only! starting at $1,599 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Central Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sahuaro Point Villas5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 518075BR,2BA$1.04
Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only!The MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.12
602-610 E Lester St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.54
Meadow Park Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
The U at Park - Near The U of A1x11BR,1BA$2.19
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 51657Studio ,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jefferson Park, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #142

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson Park is under $1,973.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson Park?

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 4 regular apartments in Jefferson Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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