Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lost Barrio Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (20 Rentals)

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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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Don Martin Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Don Martin Apartments

605 E 9th StTucson, AZ 85705
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One North Fifth
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

One North Fifth

1 N 5th AveTucson, AZ 85701
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The Flash
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flash

834 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85701

Lost Barrio, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lost Barrio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lost Barrio area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Herbert Residential priced from $919. One North Fifth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable Lost Barrio apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$919
One North FifthStudio LoftStudio,1BA$940
Highland Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995
Wildcat Canyon Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9thStudio Loft BungalowStudio,1BA$1,097

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lost Barrio, AZ

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lost Barrio area is the $0.31 price per square foot Belmont 6x6 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value Lost Barrio apartment is the 3x3 - Chelsea Model at The Mark Tucson starting at $1,400 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the South Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lost Barrio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages at TucsonBelmont 6x66BR,6BA$0.31
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Chelsea3BR,3BA$1.11
McCormick1 Bed 1.5 Bath B1BR,1.5BA$1.85
Rendezvous Urban FlatsH - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.13
Sonoran On 9th2 BEDROOM NEAR UNIVERSITY-PRELEASING FOR 2025!!!2BR,1BA$1.83
San Carlos1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.63
Highland Park Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.39
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
Wildcat Canyon Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio ,1BA$2.04

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Lost Barrio, Tucson, AZ

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Arizona including Lost Barrio, Tucson, and the greater Tucson area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lost Barrio Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lost Barrio?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lost Barrio is under $1,370.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lost Barrio?

The cheapest apartment in Lost Barrio is Wildcat Canyon Village which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Lost Barrio costs $1,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lost Barrio?

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 82 regular apartments in Lost Barrio 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 Lost Barrio?

Cheap apartments in Lost Barrio have an average cost of $956 which is $694 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lost Barrio.

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