Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $300 (43 Rentals)

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923 N Swan Rd
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923 N Swan Rd

923 N Swan RdTucson, AZ 85711
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2332 N Catalina Ave, Unit Catalina

2332 N Catalina Ave
TucsonAZ85712

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Arizona Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arizona Commons

3653 E 2nd StTucson, AZ 85716
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The Elaine
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Elaine

2322 N Elaine BlvdTucson, AZ 85716
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Bellevue Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Apartments

4424 E Bellevue StTucson, AZ 85712
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Sycamore
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore

1413 N Sycamore BlvdTucson, AZ 85712

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Lee
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lee

4223-4245 E Lee StTucson, AZ 85712
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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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Casa Coyote
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Coyote

4444 E Lee StTucson, AZ 85712
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Midtown Tucson, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

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 $599. Jerrie Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Midtown Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Jerrie Street ApartmentsAdmin Fee Waived! 1st Month Free $299 at move i...1BR,1BA$699
Villas del ParaisoA1 1x11BR,1BA$699
Catalina Country Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
The Retro1+1 Up1BR,1BA$849
Bellevue Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Paragon on Pima1X11BR,1BA$895
The Onyx ApartmentsLETS GET YOU APPROVED AS SOON AS TOMORROW! LOW ...1BR,1BA$899
Lee1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Tucson, AZ

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Tucson area is the $1.26 price per square foot C1 3x2 1190 sqft 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 7C Model at Mountain View Gardens Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Avondale 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 CerezasC1 3x2 1190 sqft3BR,2BA$1.26
Mountain View Gardens Apartments7C2BR,2BA$1.14
Paragon on Pima2X22BR,2BA$1.26
Bellevue TowerGarden Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Bellevue Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.06
The Onyx ApartmentsLETS GET YOU APPROVED AS SOON AS TOMORROW! LOW ...1BR,1BA$1.20
Palm Garden Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Villas del ParaisoA1 1x11BR,1BA$1.23
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.32

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Midtown Tucson, Tucson, AZ

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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 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 $1,206.

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 20 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 $614 which is $592 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Tucson.

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