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property at 1345 E Grant Rd

$830 - $1,375

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1345 E Grant Rd

TucsonAZ85719

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La Madera, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Madera Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Madera area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters priced from $495. Zona Verde Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable La Madera apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
An active desert locale that's perfect for commutersJunior Suite | At AZ 1st Realty, we think movin...1BR,1BA$495
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4BA$595
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$649
Latitude 32StudioStudio,1BA$660
Villas Los DuraznosStudioStudio,1BA$679
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 29791Studio,1BA$679
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio,1BA$690
Equinox on Prince Apartments0X1RStudio,1BA$699
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$699
Metro on FirstStudioStudio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Madera, AZ

As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Madera area is the $0.34 price per square foot 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) Model at Zona Verde Apartments in the in the North University neighborhood starting from $595. The second greatest value La Madera apartment is the F | Two Bedroom Model at Rio Vista Apartment Homes starting at $1,035 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Campus Farm neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Madera apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.34
Rio Vista Apartment HomesF | Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.07
Bellevue TowerGarden Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
4424 Bellevue Newly Renovated Apartments with All Appliances Included!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Midtown on Seneca2x1 B2BR,1BA$1.18
1 and 2 Bedrooms Great Location with Community Pool and Onsite Laundry! 1/2 of Mile from U of A2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.17
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio ,1BA$1.08
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
The Fountains0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 29153Studio ,1BA$1.23
An active desert locale that's perfect for commutersJunior Suite | At AZ 1st Realty, we think movin...1BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Madera Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in La Madera?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La Madera is under $699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Madera?

The cheapest apartment in La Madera is An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in La Madera costs $1,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Madera?

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 201 regular apartments in La Madera 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 La Madera?

Cheap apartments in La Madera have an average cost of $997 which is $603 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Madera.

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