Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Madera Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (116 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at Desert Palms Apartments priced from $100. An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. Here are the most affordable La Madera apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Desert Palms Apartments2x12BR,1BA$100
An active desert locale that's perfect for commutersAt AZ 1st Realty, we think moving should feel e...1BR,1BA$495
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4BA$595
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$649
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$650
Tucson TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$650
Commons At Monte VistaStudio -Studio,1BA$650
Villas Los DuraznosStudioStudio,1BA$679
Latitude 32StudioStudio,1BA$684
Verde ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$688

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Madera, AZ

As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Madera area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3219 E Bermuda St Model at 3219 E Bermuda St, Unit #1 in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value La Madera apartment is the Tower 3X2R Model at Bellevue Tower Apartments starting at $1,620 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Palo Verde 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.
3219 E Bermuda St, Unit #13219 E Bermuda St3BR,2BA$1.21
Bellevue Tower ApartmentsTower 3X2R3BR,2BA$1.21
Glenn St CasitasTH2X22BR,2BA$1.22
Midtown on Seneca2x1 B2BR,1BA$1.16
2551 N Winstel Blvd, Unit 3A2551 N Winstel BlvdStudio ,1BA$0.96
Copper House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260741BR,1BA$0.99
The Lowell Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 261002BR,1BA$1.24
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$1.23
An active desert locale that's perfect for commutersAt AZ 1st Realty, we think moving should feel e...1BR,1BA$1.13

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La Madera, Tucson, AZ

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arizona and customized analysis for Northwestern Tucson. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $688.

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 $1,620.

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 118 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 $877 which is $743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Madera.

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