Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Gate Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $395 (70 Rentals)

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property at 1641 N Euclid Ave
$865

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Base Rent$865
Total Monthly Price$865
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Aug 1, 2027
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1641 N Euclid Ave

TucsonAZ85719
property at 55 N Cherry Ave
$990

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Base Rent$990
Total Monthly Price$990
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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55 N Cherry Ave

TucsonAZ85719

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property at 1741 N 6th Ave
$1,095 - $1,800
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1741 N 6th Ave

TucsonAZ85705
property at 1015 N Olsen Ave
$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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1015 N Olsen Ave

TucsonAZ85719
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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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10thAve1920
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

10thAve1920

1920 N 10th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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700 N 7th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

700 N 7th Ave

700 N 7th AveTucson, AZ 85705
Student Housing

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Surf Lodge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Surf Lodge

1425 N Park AveTucson, AZ 85719
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1141 Adams
1 Bedroom Apartments

1141 Adams

1141 E Adams StTucson, AZ 85719
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Meadow View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow View Apartments

601 E Lee StTucson, AZ 85705
Student Housing
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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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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 4 Beds unit found at Zona Verde Apartments priced from $495. Westwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $549. Here are the most affordable Main Gate apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4BA$495
Westwood Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 72825Studio,1BA$549
Blue Agave ApartmentsLarge StudioStudio,1BA$625
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$649
10thAve19201BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
700 N 7th AveUpdated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
University ManorFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$749
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW! Private Bedroom 2x12BR,1BA$750
oLiv Tucson4x2 Lite2BR,2BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Gate, AZ

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Main Gate area is the $0.95 price per square foot D7-Townhome Model at Aspire Tucson: Off-Campus Student Housing in the in the North University neighborhood starting from $1,565. The second greatest value Main Gate apartment is the 3x3 - Chelsea Model at The Mark Tucson starting at $1,250 with a $0.99 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.
Aspire Tucson: Off-Campus Student HousingD7-Townhome4BR,4BA$0.95
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Chelsea3BR,3BA$0.99
Highland Park Apartments3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.07
The U at Park - Near The U of A2x22BR,2BA$0.87
Junction at IronhorseB22BR,2BA$1.03
Zona Verde Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Campus Crossings at University HeightsThe Boulevard - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Surf Lodge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
10thAve19201BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.32
1119 E 12th St, Unit Studio1119 E 12th StStudio ,1BA$1.38

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Main Gate, Tucson, AZ

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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 $799.

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

The cheapest apartment in Main Gate is 10thAve1920 which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Main Gate costs $1,425.

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 358 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 $1,440 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main Gate.

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