Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Gate Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (38 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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Don Martin Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Don Martin Apartments

605 E 9th StTucson, AZ 85705
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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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1425 N Park Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1425 N Park Ave

1425 N Park AveTucson, AZ 85719
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The Alamo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alamo Apartments

824 E 10th StTucson, 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 $699. Zona Verde has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Main Gate apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$699
Zona Verde4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4BA$795
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
University Lee Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$800
Union on Santa RitaFully Renovated - 2 bedroom 1 bathroom $850 per...2BR,1BA$850
Meadow View Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$850
Welcome to The Flats Downtown!1StuStudio,1BA$875
One North FifthStudio LoftStudio,1BA$890
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Gate, AZ

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Main Gate area is the $0.45 price per square foot 2 BED 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 $795 with a $0.45 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.
The U at Park2 BED2BR,2BA$0.45
Zona Verde4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.45
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Chelsea3BR,3BA$1.11
423 N Olsen Ave423 N Olsen Ave1BR,1BA$1.68
423 N Olsen Ave, Unit 423423 N Olsen Ave1BR,1BA$1.68
1425 N Park Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
2001-2009 E 7th street20032BR,1BA$1.78
University Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
Sonoran On 9th2 BEDROOM NEAR UNIVERSITY-PRELEASING FOR 2025!!!2BR,1BA$1.95
University Arms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Main Gate, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #47

Among neighborhoods in Tucson, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 $945.

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 $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 258 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 $1,142 which is $5,658 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main Gate.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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