Cheap Homes for Rent in Mountain 1st Avenue Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $600 (76 Rentals)

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property at 1229 N 4th Ave

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1229 N 4th Ave

TucsonAZ85705

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property at 110 W Delano St

$1,095

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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110 W Delano St

TucsonAZ85705

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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 Studio unit found at Sahara priced from $600. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 285Studio,1BA$600
Prince Plaza Apartments1 x 1 JR1BR,1BA$649
The Fountains0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 29153Studio,1BA$679
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio,1BA$690
Oracle Palms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$692
Metro Tucson ApartmentsA1-1X11BR,1BA$695
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Metro on FirstStudioStudio,1BA$699
Equinox on Prince Apartments0X1RStudio,1BA$699
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700

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

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain 1st Avenue area is the $0.48 price per square foot 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) Model at Zona Verde Apartments in the in the North University neighborhood starting from $845. The second greatest value Mountain 1st Avenue apartment is the The MacDaddy Model at Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only! starting at $1,499 with a $1.05 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.
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.48
Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only!The MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.05
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Mountain Ridge Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Villa Delano ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom | At AZ 1st Realty, w...2BR,2BA$1.02
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.90
Campus Crossings at University HeightsThe Parkway - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
The Lowell Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 337181BR,1BA$1.21
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio ,1BA$1.08

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain 1st Avenue

What type of rentals are currently available in Mountain 1st Avenue?

There are currently 1103 Apartments for Rent in Mountain 1st Avenue, AZ with pricing that ranges from $600 to $4,580. There are also 168 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mountain 1st Avenue ranging from $650 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mountain 1st Avenue?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mountain 1st Avenue ranges from $650 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,109.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mountain 1st Avenue?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mountain 1st Avenue range from $679 to $3,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $819.

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A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ

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