
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mountain 1st Avenue Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (246 Rentals)
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3941 N 4th Ave

3941 N 4th Ave

3941 N 4th Ave

Sahara

Blue Agave Apartments

302 W Flores St, Unit 2

302 W Flores St, Unit 3

1370 N Country Club Rd

528 N 2nd Ave
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Park Vista Apartments

The Fountains

Villas los Duraznos

Copper House Apartments

Cambridge Village Apartments

Metro Tucson Apartments

The Phoenix on Lowell

Latitude 32 Apartments

3028 N Castro Ave, Unit 14

3028 N Castro Ave, Unit 16
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Equinox on Prince Apartments

3028 N Castro Ave, Unit 12

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 206

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 140

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 129

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 121

455 W Kelso St, Unit APT 118

3028 N Castro Ave

Vista Montana Apartments
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Laurence Court Apartments

522 W Rillito St

The Grove

1 E Navajo Rd, Unit 1 E Navajo Rd Apt 3

1938 N Tucson Blvd

1 E Navajo Rd, Unit 1 E Navajo Rd Apt 15

1 E Navajo Rd, Unit 1 E Navajo Rd Apt 5

1 E Navajo Rd, Unit 1 E Navajo Rd Apt 14

Acacia Gardens

Sedona Pointe Apartments
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3301 E Flower St

Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A

833 N 4th Ave

The Castle Apartments

The Lowell Apartments

Vista Hermosa Apartments

Las Brisas Apartment Homes

2933 N Geronimo Ave

Zona Verde Apartments

Lantana Apartments
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Mountain 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mountain 1st Avenue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain 1st Avenue Studio Apartments | $1,055 | $599 | $2,424 |
| Mountain 1st Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,077 | $639 | $2,679 |
| Mountain 1st Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $795 | $2,400 |
| Mountain 1st Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $849 | $3,249 |
| Mountain 1st Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $819 | $4,580 |
| Mountain 1st Avenue 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,388 | $819 | $2,900 |
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Cheapest Available Mountain 1st Avenue Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mountain 1st Avenue area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sahara priced from $649. Prince Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Mountain 1st Avenue apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara | Studio 340B | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Prince Plaza Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Deerfield Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $669 |
| The Fountains | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26063 | Studio,1BA | $679 |
| Villas los Duraznos | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $679 |
| Park Vista Apartments | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 34404 | Studio,1BA | $679 |
| Copper House Apartments | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436 | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| Cambridge Village Apartments | 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $691 |
| The Phoenix on Lowell | 1 Bedroom x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Kelso Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain 1st Avenue, AZ
As of May 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain 1st Avenue area is the $1.10 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 60016 Model at Sahuaro Point Villas in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,229. The second greatest value Mountain 1st Avenue apartment is the 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) Model at Zona Verde Apartments starting at $845 with a $0.48 price per square foot in the North University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain 1st Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuaro Point Villas | 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 60016 | 5BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Zona Verde Apartments | 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.48 |
| Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only! | The MacDaddy | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.12 |
| Villa Delano Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | At AZ 1st Realty, w... | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Oracle Canyon | 850 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| 1 and 2 Bedrooms Great Location with Community Pool and Onsite Laundry! 1/2 of Mile from U of A | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Lowell Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 28326 | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Riata Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Kelso Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Copper House Apartments | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436 | Studio ,1BA | $1.08 |
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Best Local Schools in Mountain 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ
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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 $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mountain 1st Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Mountain 1st Avenue is Prince Plaza Apartments which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Mountain 1st Avenue costs $1,547.
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 297 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 $1,150 which is $397 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mountain 1st Avenue.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ
Written by: Larry Allen
I'm Larry, a long-time local resident, and I'm happy to be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. I moved here with my family in 1997 for a job transfer from the Midwest.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.
