Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lost Barrio Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (38 Rentals)

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property at 114 N jacobus ave

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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114 N jacobus ave, Unit #2

114 N jacobus ave
TucsonAZ85705
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25 W 18th St
$1,200 - $1,800
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25 W 18th St

25 W 18th StTucson, AZ 85701
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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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700 N 7th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

700 N 7th Ave

700 N 7th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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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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312 E 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

312 E 24th St

312 E 24th StTucson, AZ 85713
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San Carlos
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Carlos

71 E 13th StTucson, AZ 85701
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The Julian Drew
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Julian Drew

182 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85701

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property at 55 N Cherry Ave

$1,195 - $1,850

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55 N Cherry Ave

TucsonAZ85719
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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 Studio unit found at 700 N 7th Ave priced from $700. One North Fifth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $820. Here are the most affordable Lost Barrio apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
700 N 7th AveUpdated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
One North FifthS1Studio,1BA$820
312 E 24th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$875
Park Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 432232BR,1BA$875
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$899
Railroad in TucsonUnit number 11BR,1BA$975
Wildcat Canyon Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Agave 350A1s1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lost Barrio, AZ

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lost Barrio area is the $0.86 price per square foot Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Lost Barrio apartment is the 4x4 - Davenport Model at The Mark Tucson starting at $1,345 with a $1.01 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 TucsonMilledge 3x33BR,3BA$0.86
The Mark Tucson4x4 - Davenport4BR,4BA$1.01
University Rincon2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.85
The FlashFlash 894 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.62
Sonoran On 9th2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 267172BR,1BA$1.59
312 E 24th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.03
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 600212BR,1BA$1.54
The District on 5th2x22BR,2BA$1.67
Wildcat Canyon Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
One North FifthS1Studio ,1BA$1.86

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Lost Barrio, Tucson, AZ

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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 $1,199.

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

The cheapest apartment in Lost Barrio is Railroad in Tucson which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Lost Barrio costs $1,950.

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 138 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 $1,267 which is $683 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lost Barrio.

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