Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Gate Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (31 Rentals)

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Euclid-Lee Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid-Lee Apartments

822 N Lee StTucson, AZ 85719
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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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1425 N Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1425 N Park Ave

1425 N Park AveTucson, AZ 85719
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Main Gate, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Main Gate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Main Gate area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Union on Santa Rita priced from $650. Sahara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Main Gate apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union on Santa RitaSteps from University of Arizona - Shared 1x1 A...1BR,1BA$650
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$699
University ManorFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$849
University Lee Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$919
One North FifthStudio LoftStudio,1BA$940
River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9thStudio Loft BungalowStudio,1BA$1,097
The Link at 4th AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
University Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Gate, AZ

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Main Gate area is the $0.45 price per square foot 2 BED Model at The U at Park in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Main Gate 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 Main Gate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The U at Park2 BED2BR,2BA$0.45
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Chelsea3BR,3BA$1.11
Highland Park Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.23
Wildcat Canyon Village2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Sonoran On 9th2 BEDROOM NEAR UNIVERSITY-PRELEASING FOR 2025!!!2BR,1BA$1.83
San Carlos1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.63
7th Avenue LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.59
2001-2009 E 7th street4261BR,1BA$1.85
Union on Santa RitaSteps from University of Arizona - Shared 1x1 A...1BR,1BA$1.08
University Lee Apartments1Br/1Ba w/ AC1BR,1BA$1.80

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Arizona including Main Gate, Tucson, and the greater Tucson area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Main Gate Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Main Gate?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Main Gate is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Main Gate?

The cheapest apartment in Main Gate is Union on Santa Rita which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Main Gate costs $1,570.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Main Gate?

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 101 regular apartments in Main Gate 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 Main Gate?

Cheap apartments in Main Gate have an average cost of $1,112 which is $458 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main Gate.

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