Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Gate Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (37 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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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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Park Avenue Apartments
Studio Apartments

Park Avenue Apartments

215 N Park AveTucson, AZ 85719
Corporate Housing
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7th Avenue Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7th Avenue Lofts

1150 N 7th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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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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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 $595. Sahara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. 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$595
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$599
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
Campus Crossings on 8th Street2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$795
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$825
One North Fifth ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$835
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW! Private Bedroom 2x12BR,1BA$850
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$899
The Castle ApartmentsFully Furnished StudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Gate, AZ

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Main Gate area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3x3 - Camden Model at The Mark Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,185. The second greatest value Main Gate apartment is the 4x2 Suite Mansion Model at Hub Park Ave starting at $1,625 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the North University 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 Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.50
Zona Verde Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom- 1 Month FREE!3BR,2BA$1.45
421- 425 N Olsen4211BR,1BA$1.58
Sonoran On 9th2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260992BR,1BA$1.68
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260472BR,1BA$1.23
1 and 2 Bedrooms Great Location with Community Pool and Onsite Laundry! 1/2 of Mile from U of A2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.87
2001-2009 E 7th street20051BR,1BA$1.73
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42
Welcome to The Flats Downtown!1x11BR,1BA$1.85

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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 $995.

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 $18,700.

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 293 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 $1,457 which is $17,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main Gate.

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