Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lost Barrio Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (45 Rentals)

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1703 E 13th St

TucsonAZ85719
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15 W 5th St
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15 W 5th St

15 W 5th StTucson, AZ 85705
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Union on 6th
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Union on 6th

316 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85705
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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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Park Avenue Apartments
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Park Avenue Apartments

215 N Park AveTucson, AZ 85719
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San Carlos
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San Carlos

71 E 13th StTucson, AZ 85701
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The Julian Drew
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The Julian Drew

182 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85701
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The Alamo Apartments
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The Alamo Apartments

824 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85719
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VFW Lofts
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VFW Lofts

124 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85701
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Good Rain
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Good Rain

801 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85719
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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 4 Beds unit found at Junction at Ironhorse priced from $699. 700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D ) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Lost Barrio apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$799
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 281132BR,1BA$895
Railroad in TucsonUnit 121BR,1BA$975
Mountain Plaza Apartments2X1HRWD2BR,1BA$1,200
Sonoran On 9th2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260992BR,1BA$1,204

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lost Barrio, AZ

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lost Barrio area is the $0.52 price per square foot Lumpkin 4x4.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $929. The second greatest value Lost Barrio apartment is the 3x3 - Camden Model at The Mark Tucson starting at $1,185 with a $1.10 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 TucsonLumpkin 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.52
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
The Flash Tucson ResidentialLive/Work1BR,1BA$1.62
Sonoran On 9th2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 448952BR,1BA$1.88
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 432232BR,1BA$1.60
The District on 5th2x22BR,2BA$1.67
Mountain Plaza Apartments2X1HRWD2BR,1BA$1.95
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42
198 N Santa Rita Ave, Unit 198198 N Santa Rita Ave1BR,1BA$1.77
15 W 5th St15 W 5th St1BR,1BA$1.95

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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 $1,204.

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

The cheapest apartment in Lost Barrio is Highland Park Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Lost Barrio costs $1,909.

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 143 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 $1,351 which is $558 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lost Barrio.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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