Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Gate Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (81 Rentals)

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property at 1229 N 4th Ave

$900

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1229 N 4th Ave

TucsonAZ85705
property at 1703 E 13th St

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1703 E 13th St

TucsonAZ85719
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15 W 5th St
$1,000
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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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$1,225 - $3,050
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Union on 6th

316 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85705
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property at 311 N 3rd Ave

$1,385 - $1,795

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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Jun 1

311 N 3rd Ave

TucsonAZ85705

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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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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 Studio unit found at Sahara priced from $649. Junction at Ironhorse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Main Gate apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 285Studio,1BA$649
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
The Castle ApartmentsExpanded StudioStudio,1BA$825
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4BA$845
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW! Private Bedroom 2x12BR,1BA$850
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 281132BR,1BA$895
University Lee Apartments1Br/1Ba w/ AC1BR,1BA$900
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$919

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Gate, AZ

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Main Gate area is the $0.48 price per square foot 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) Model at Zona Verde Apartments in the in the North University neighborhood starting from $845. The second greatest value Main Gate apartment is the The MacDaddy Model at Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only! starting at $1,599 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Central 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.
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.48
Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only!The MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.12
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.32
University Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.66
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 432232BR,1BA$1.60
602-610 E Lester St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.54
2001-2009 E 7th street20051BR,1BA$1.73
The District on 5th2x22BR,2BA$1.67
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42

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Main Gate, Tucson, AZ

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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 $919.

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

The cheapest apartment in Main Gate is Highland Park Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Main Gate costs $1,749.

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 385 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 $1,488 which is $261 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main Gate.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ

Written by: Larry Allen

I'm Larry, a long-time local resident, and I'm happy to be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. I moved here with my family in 1997 for a job transfer from the Midwest.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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