Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North University Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (12 Rentals)

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Euclid-Lee Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid-Lee Apartments

822 N Lee StTucson, AZ 85719
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1425 N Park Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1425 N Park Ave

1425 N Park AveTucson, AZ 85719

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North University, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available North University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North University area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Union on Santa Rita priced from $650. 1425 N Park Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable North University apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union on Santa RitaWinter Special 1 Bedroom- One Month FREE Rent!1BR,1BA$650
1425 N Park Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
University ManorFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$799
University Lee Apartments1Br/1Ba w/ AC1BR,1BA$850
Hub Speedway4x24BR,2BA$1,069

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North University, AZ

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the North University area is the $1.50 price per square foot 4x2 Suite Mansion Model at Hub Park Ave in the in the North University neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value North University apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at University Gardens Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the North University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.50
University Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
1425 N Park Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
The Parker2x22BR,2BA$2.09
The U at ParkPrivate Bedroom in a 2 Bedroom LIMITED TIME OFF...2BR,2BA$0.90
Union on Santa RitaWinter Special 1 Bedroom- One Month FREE Rent!1BR,1BA$1.08
University Lee Apartments1Br/1Ba w/ AC1BR,1BA$1.70
Hub Speedway1x1 VIP1BR,1BA$5.60
Aspire Tucson: Off-Campus Student HousingS1Studio ,1BA$5.73
University ManorFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$2.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North University, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #130

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Tucson. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the North University Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North University?

The cheapest apartment in North University is Union on Santa Rita which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in North University costs $2,122.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North University?

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 86 regular apartments in North University 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 North University?

Cheap apartments in North University have an average cost of $1,526 which is $596 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North University.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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