
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Gate Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (36 Rentals)
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One North Fifth

Palm Shadows Apartments

Sahara

University Lee Apartments

The Castle Apartments

Union on Santa Rita

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Zona Verde

Agave 350

51 W Lester St

610-616 E Drachman St

University Gardens Apartments

Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson

1st and Olsen ( 1055, 1065, 1075 N. Olsen

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Main Gate, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Main Gate?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Main Gate Studio Apartments | $1,288 | $600 | $2,300 |
Main Gate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $560 | $2,549 |
Main Gate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $440 | $3,149 |
Main Gate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $625 | $3,600 |
Main Gate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $799 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Main Gate Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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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 One North Fifth priced from $681. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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One North Fifth | Studio - Low/Very Low Income - Income Restricti... | Studio,1BA | $681 |
Sahara | Studio 340B | Studio,1BA | $699 |
The Castle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $815 |
Union on Santa Rita | Fully Renovated - 2 bedroom 1 bathroom $850 per... | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Herbert Residential | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
University Lee Apartments | 1Br/1Ba w/ AC | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
1st and Olsen ( 1055, 1065, 1075 N. Olsen | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Zona Verde | 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed) ... | 4BR,4BA | $1,075 |
Agave 350 | 0A | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Gate, AZ
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Main Gate area is the $0.45 price per square foot Newly Renovated Apartments - Just blocks from t... 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 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed) ... Model at Zona Verde starting at $1,075 with a $0.61 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The U at Park | Newly Renovated Apartments - Just blocks from t... | 2BR,2BA | $0.45 |
Zona Verde | 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed) ... | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.61 |
The Park | Park -4Bedroom 2Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.69 |
The Mark Tucson | 3x3 - Chelsea | 3BR,3BA | $1.11 |
2009 E 7th St, Unit 2009 | 2009 E 7th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
1425 N Park Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Wildcat Canyon Village | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson | 2 bedroom 1 bath renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
The District on 5th | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
University Arms Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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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 $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Main Gate?
The cheapest apartment in Main Gate is The Castle Apartments which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Main Gate costs $6,800.
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 400 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 $1,233 which is $5,567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main Gate.
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