Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mountain 1st Avenue Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $595 (63 Rentals)

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property at 455 W Kelso St

$599 - $850

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455 W Kelso St

TucsonAZ85705

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property at 2020 N Vine Ave

$750

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$750
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2020 N Vine Ave

TucsonAZ85719

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property at 2110 E Water St

$850

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$850
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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2110 E Water St

TucsonAZ85719

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property at 617 E Knox Dr

$1,050

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$1,050
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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617 E Knox Dr

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 4 Beds unit found at Zona Verde Apartments priced from $575. 115 E. Alturas Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $575. 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$575
115 E. Alturas Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$575
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$599
Blue Agave ApartmentsLarge StudioStudio,1BA$625
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$649
201-211 W Kelso St, Tucson, AZ 857050BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Villas los DuraznosStudio1BR,1BA$679
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
1 E Navajo Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695

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

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain 1st Avenue area is the $1.08 price per square foot 5 bed / 2 bath Model at Sahuaro Point Villas in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Mountain 1st Avenue apartment is the D7-Townhome Model at Aspire Tucson: Off-Campus Student Housing starting at $1,565 with a $0.95 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sahuaro Point Villas5 bed / 2 bath5BR,2BA$1.08
Aspire Tucson: Off-Campus Student HousingD7-Townhome4BR,4BA$0.95
Greenlee12053BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.07
The U at Park - Near The U of A2x22BR,2BA$0.87
Parkside Terrace Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.05
Midtown on Seneca2x1 B2BR,1BA$0.97
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.84
Terra32201BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.12
1 E Navajo Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.07
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.05

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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 1136 Apartments for Rent in Mountain 1st Avenue, AZ with pricing that ranges from $529 to $10,000. There are also 232 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mountain 1st Avenue ranging from $595 to $5,400.

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 $595 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,553.

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 $719 to $2,856, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $575.

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