Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $300 (10 Rentals)

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Del Rey Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Rey Apartments

840 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85711

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Cheapest Available Midtown Tucson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Tucson area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Mountain Shadows Apartments priced from $649. Del Rey Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Midtown Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$649
Del Rey ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$650
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Tucson, AZ

As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Tucson area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 X 2 Model at Villas Las Cerezas in the in the Midtown Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Midtown Tucson apartment is the Garden Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Bellevue Tower starting at $1,095 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Palo Verde neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Tucson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas Las Cerezas3 X 23BR,2BA$1.26
Bellevue TowerGarden Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
4424 Bellevue Newly Renovated Apartments with All Appliances Included!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.76
4747 E 1st St, Unit Upstairs4747 E 1st St1BR,1BA$1.21
The Onyx ApartmentsLETS GET YOU APPROVED AS SOON AS TOMORROW! LOW ...1BR,1BA$1.20
Palm Garden Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$1.23
Santuario ApartmentsJr-DN1BR,1BA$1.65
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.43

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Midtown Tucson, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #103

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Tucson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Tucson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Tucson is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Tucson?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Tucson is Villas del Paraiso which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Midtown Tucson costs $1,499.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Tucson?

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 21 regular apartments in Midtown Tucson 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 Midtown Tucson?

Cheap apartments in Midtown Tucson have an average cost of $583 which is $916 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Tucson.

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