Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mountain 1st Avenue Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (130 Rentals)

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Laurence Court Apartments
$600 - $850
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$585 - $835
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$600 - $850
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Laurence Court Apartments

3730 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85705
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San Miguel Town Apartments
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$699 - $1,499
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$699 - $1,499
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$699 - $1,499
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

San Miguel Town Apartments

201 W Blacklidge DrTucson, AZ 85705
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Sedona Pointe Apartments
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$770 - $1,092
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$752 - $1,074
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$18
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$770 - $1,092
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sedona Pointe Apartments

2650 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Sandstone Apartment Homes
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$789 - $1,399
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$624 - $1,234
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$165
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$789 - $1,399
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Sandstone Apartment Homes

405 E Prince RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Campbell Ranch
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$809 - $1,999
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$619 - $1,809
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$190
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$809 - $1,999
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Campbell Ranch

2000 E Roger RdTucson, AZ 85719
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Capistrano
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$849 - $1,289
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$693 - $1,133
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$156
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$849 - $1,289
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Capistrano

2929 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85716
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3201 N Cherry Ave, Unit 3201
$850
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$850
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3201 N Cherry Ave, Unit 3201

3201 N Cherry AveTucson, AZ 85719
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Mountain 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mountain 1st Avenue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mountain 1st Avenue 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 Mountain 1st Avenue 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
Laurence Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Villas Los DuraznosStudioStudio,1BA$679
Latitude 32StudioStudio,1BA$684
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio,1BA$690
Metro Tucson * Newly Remodeled Units*A1-1X11BR,1BA$695
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$699
San Miguel Town Apartmentsccr_0x1RStudio,1BA$699
The GroveDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain 1st Avenue, AZ

As of February 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain 1st Avenue area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3219 E Bermuda St Model at 3219 E Bermuda St, Unit #1 in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Mountain 1st Avenue apartment is the AVAILABLE NOW! Private Bedroom 3x2 Fall 2026 Model at The U at Park - Near The U of A starting at $615 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the Central Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain 1st Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3219 E Bermuda St, Unit #13219 E Bermuda St3BR,2BA$1.21
The U at Park - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW! Private Bedroom 3x2 Fall 20263BR,1BA$0.56
Mountain Ridge Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
1 and 2 Bedrooms Great Location with Community Pool and Onsite Laundry! 1/2 of Mile from U of A2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Villa Delano Apartment HomesAt AZ 1st Realty, we think moving should feel e...2BR,2BA$1.06
Midtown on Seneca2x1 B2BR,1BA$1.18
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
920 E Freeman Pl, Unit 920 E Freeman Pl.920 E Freeman Pl1BR,1BA$1.22
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio ,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mountain 1st Avenue Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mountain 1st Avenue?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mountain 1st Avenue is under $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mountain 1st Avenue?

The cheapest apartment in Mountain 1st Avenue is Metro Tucson * Newly Remodeled Units* which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Mountain 1st Avenue costs $18,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mountain 1st Avenue?

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 286 regular apartments in Mountain 1st Avenue 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 Mountain 1st Avenue?

Cheap apartments in Mountain 1st Avenue have an average cost of $1,199 which is $17,501 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mountain 1st Avenue.

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