
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Menlo Park Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $600 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Menlo Park area of Tucson.


255 North

Lantana Apartments

Monier Apartments

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Menlo Park, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Menlo Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menlo Park Studio Apartments | $1,117 | $899 | $1,488 |
| Menlo Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $805 | $2,197 |
| Menlo Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $1,010 | $2,608 |
| Menlo Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $1,820 | $2,649 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Menlo Park Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Menlo Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Menlo Park area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Zona Rio priced from $731. Westside Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable Menlo Park apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zona Rio | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $731 |
| Westside Commons | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| Lantana Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| Monier Apartments | Studio - A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
| Presidio Palms Apartments | One Bedroom - Type A | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo Park, AZ
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Menlo Park area is the $2.04 price per square foot One Bedroom - Type B Patio Model at Presidio Palms Apartments in the in the Menlo Park neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Menlo Park apartment is the A2 Model at 255 North starting at $1,507 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Menlo Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Menlo Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidio Palms Apartments | One Bedroom - Type B Patio | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 255 North | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Zona Rio | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Monier Apartments | Studio - A1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
| Westside Commons | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Lantana Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Menlo Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Menlo Park?
The cheapest apartment in Menlo Park is Zona Rio which is listed at $731, while the average apartment in Menlo Park costs $1,820.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Menlo Park?
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 22 regular apartments in Menlo Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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