Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North University Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (9 Rentals)

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid-Lee Apartments

822 N Lee StTucson, AZ 85719
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Cheapest Available North University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North University area of Tucson, AZ is a 4 Beds unit found at Zona Verde Apartments priced from $595. Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable North University 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
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW! Private Bedroom 2x12BR,1BA$850
The Castle ApartmentsFully Furnished StudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North University, AZ

As of January 28, 2026 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 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom- 1 Month FREE! Model at Zona Verde Apartments starting at $1,595 with a $1.66 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
Zona Verde Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom- 1 Month FREE!3BR,2BA$1.66
University Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.89
1 and 2 Bedrooms Great Location with Community Pool and Onsite Laundry! 1/2 of Mile from U of A2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.87
The U at Park - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW! 1x1 Apartment1BR,1BA$2.19
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW! Entire 1x1 Downstairs1BR,1BA$2.28
The ParkerStudio +Studio ,1BA$4.89
Hub Speedway1x1 VIP1BR,1BA$5.60
The Castle ApartmentsFully Furnished StudioStudio ,1BA$2.52
University ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$2.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North University, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #112

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

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3.0
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North University is under $1,775.

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

The cheapest apartment in North University is University Gardens Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in North University costs $2,031.

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 98 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 $1,514 which is $517 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North University.

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