Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Julia Keen Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (42 Rentals)

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Capistrano
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$879 - $1,094
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Capistrano

2929 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85716
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1703 E 13th St

TucsonAZ85719
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Siegel Suites Tucson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Siegel Suites Tucson

4425 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
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Cherry Park Studios
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Park Studios

222 S Cherry AveTucson, AZ 85719
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2960 E 5th St
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2960 E 5th St

2960 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85716
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Arcadia Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Park

250 N Arcadia AveTucson, AZ 85711
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2039 E 8th St

TucsonAZ85719

Cheapest Available Julia Keen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Julia Keen area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Tucson Boulevard Apartments priced from $725. 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
Tucson Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Villas Las MandarinasStudioStudio,1BA$739
The Springs ApartmentsS | The Oasis - A StudioStudio,1BA$746
Broadmoor Apartments1-STUStudio,1BA$749
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
Arcadia ParkTranquility1BR,1BA$799
Country Club ApartmentsStudio - SmallStudio,1BA$829
Villas de la MontanaStudioStudio,1BA$829
Tanglewood1B - One Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$832

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Julia Keen, AZ

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Julia Keen area is the $1.09 price per square foot Sunset Model at Sabrina's Place in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Julia Keen apartment is the 26 Model at La Racqueta starting at $1,050 with a $1.24 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.
Sabrina's PlaceSunset3BR,2BA$1.09
La Racqueta262BR,2BA$1.24
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Arcadia ParkTranquility1BR,1BA$1.21
Tucson Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Ocotillo Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.45
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42
2843 East 17th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65
Tanglewood1B - One Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$1.56
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59

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 $832.

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

The cheapest apartment in Julia Keen is Tucson Boulevard Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Julia Keen costs $1,319.

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 27 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 $520 which is $799 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Julia Keen.

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