Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Gate Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (73 Rentals)

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114 N jacobus ave, Unit #2

114 N jacobus ave
TucsonAZ85705

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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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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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Don Martin Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Don Martin Apartments

605 E 9th StTucson, AZ 85705
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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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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. 700 N 7th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Main Gate apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$649
700 N 7th AveUpdated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW! Private Bedroom 2x12BR,1BA$799
One North Fifth ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$820
The Castle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
Blue Agave Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 432232BR,1BA$875
Park Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$899
University ManorFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Gate, AZ

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Main Gate area is the $1.01 price per square foot 4x4 - Davenport Model at The Mark Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,345. The second greatest value Main Gate apartment is the 4x2 Suite Mansion Model at Hub Park Ave starting at $1,425 with a $1.32 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 Tucson4x4 - Davenport4BR,4BA$1.01
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.32
Urbane3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
Surf Lodge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
University Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.66
Sonoran On 9th2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 267172BR,1BA$1.59
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 600212BR,1BA$1.54
602-610 E Lester St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.54
The District on 5th2x22BR,2BA$1.67
Blue Agave Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Main Gate, Tucson, AZ

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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 $899.

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

The cheapest apartment in Main Gate is Blue Agave Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Main Gate costs $1,649.

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 288 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 $1,426 which is $223 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main Gate.

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