Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Gate Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (44 Rentals)

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Union on 6th
$1,125 - $3,075
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Union on 6th

316 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85705
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$1,200 - $1,750

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615 E Helen St

TucsonAZ85705
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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
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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
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Park Avenue Apartments

215 N Park AveTucson, AZ 85719
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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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VFW Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

VFW Lofts

124 E Broadway BlvdTucson, 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
Welcome to The Flats Downtown!1StuStudio,1BA$799
University Lee Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$800
The Alamo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
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$850
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW! Private Bedroom 2x12BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Gate, AZ

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Main Gate area is the $0.34 price per square foot 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) Model at Zona Verde Apartments in the in the North University neighborhood starting from $595. The second greatest value Main Gate apartment is the The MacDaddy Model at Stone Avenue Standard starting at $1,499 with a $1.05 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.
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.34
Stone Avenue StandardThe MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.05
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.37
Urbane3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
421- 425 N Olsen4211BR,1BA$1.58
1 and 2 Bedrooms Great Location with Community Pool and Onsite Laundry! 1/2 of Mile from U of A2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.17
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260472BR,1BA$1.23
The District on 5th2x22BR,2BA$1.61
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Main Gate Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Main Gate?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Main Gate is at Sahara listed at $599.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Main Gate Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Main Gate Apartment is $795 at Highland Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Main Gate Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Main Gate is starting from $849 at Junction at Ironhorse.

What is the most affordable Main Gate Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Main Gate Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at University Gardens Apartments and starts from $2,100.

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