Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Julia Keen Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (24 Rentals)

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Siegel Suites Tucson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Siegel Suites Tucson

4425 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
Corporate Housing
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Parkview Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Manor

455 S Irving AveTucson, AZ 85711
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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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Tanglewood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tanglewood

5050 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85711

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Cheapest Available Julia Keen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Julia Keen area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Villas Las Mandarinas priced from $699. Somerset Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Julia Keen apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas Las MandarinasStudioStudio,1BA$699
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Tanglewood1B - One Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$742
The Springs Apartments1A | The Cove1BR,1BA$769
Villas de la MontanaStudioStudio,1BA$789

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Julia Keen, AZ

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Julia Keen area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2003 Model at 2001-2009 E 7th street in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Julia Keen apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Model at Riata Court Apartments starting at $701 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Sam Hughes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Julia Keen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2001-2009 E 7th street20032BR,1BA$1.78
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
BROADMOOR2x1 RWD2BR,1BA$1.75
Arcadia ParkTranquility1BR,1BA$1.28
The Springs Apartments1A | The Cove1BR,1BA$1.28
La RacquetaClassic1BR,1BA$1.47
Tanglewood1B - One Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$1.41
Sheraton Arms Apartments1x1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$1.51
University Arms Apartments9th St Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.70
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59

Getting Around the Julia Keen Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Julia Keen Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Julia Keen?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Julia Keen is under $897.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Julia Keen?

The cheapest apartment in Julia Keen is Somerset Place Apartments which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Julia Keen costs $5,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Julia Keen?

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 13 regular apartments in Julia Keen 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 Julia Keen?

Cheap apartments in Julia Keen have an average cost of $233 which is $4,767 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Julia Keen.

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