Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mariposa Trail Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $900 (17 Rentals)

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Sparro
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$1,089 - $1,692
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Sparro

7425 N Mona Lisa RdTucson, AZ 85741
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Domain 3201
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$1,185 - $1,965
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Domain 3201

3201-3225 W Ina RdTucson, AZ 85741
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Siena Villas
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$1,544 - $1,704
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Siena Villas

7374 N Mona Lisa RdTucson, AZ 85741
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The Alexander
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The Alexander

3915 W Aerie DrTucson, AZ 85741
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Avilla Marana Two
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avilla Marana Two

4115 W Aerie DrTucson, AZ 85741

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Avilla Marana
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Avilla Marana

4050 W Aerie DrMarana, AZ 85741

Mariposa Trail, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mariposa Trail Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mariposa Trail area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Catalina Canyon priced from $976. Cantera has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,008. Here are the most affordable Mariposa Trail apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Catalina CanyonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$976
Cantera1B | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,008
Villas at Montebella1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,073
Enclave at the Foothills2A | One Bedroom + Den2BR,1BA$1,136
Domain 3201The Luxe1BR,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mariposa Trail, AZ

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mariposa Trail area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath - Small Model at Galeria Del Rio in the in the Flowing Wells neighborhood starting from $1,862. The second greatest value Mariposa Trail apartment is the Tucson Model at Dorinda Vista Apartments starting at $1,659 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Mariposa Trail neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mariposa Trail apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Galeria Del Rio3 Bed 2.5 Bath - Small3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Dorinda Vista ApartmentsTucson3BR,2BA$1.24
San Luciano TownhomesB12BR,2.5BA$1.60
Siena Villas2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Enclave at the Foothills3A | Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.37
Cortland on the LoopThe Foothills2BR,2BA$1.59
Villas at Montebella1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
SparroPhinney Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.75
Catalina CanyonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Cantera1B | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59

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Mariposa Trail, Tucson, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Arizona including Mariposa Trail, Tucson, and the greater Tucson area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mariposa Trail Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mariposa Trail?

The cheapest apartment in Mariposa Trail is Catalina Canyon which is listed at $976, while the average apartment in Mariposa Trail costs $1,737.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mariposa Trail?

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 9 regular apartments in Mariposa Trail 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 Mariposa Trail?

Cheap apartments in Mariposa Trail have an average cost of $300 which is $1,437 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mariposa Trail.

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