Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North University Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $500 (21 Rentals)

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921 N Euclid Ave, Unit #115

921 N Euclid Ave
TucsonAZ85719

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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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 2 Beds unit found at Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A priced from $750. The Castle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable North University apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW! Private Bedroom 2x12BR,1BA$750
The Castle ApartmentsExpanded StudioStudio,1BA$850
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4BA$895
University ManorFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$949
Surf Lodge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North University, AZ

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the North University area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Campus Walk Condominiums in the in the Downtown Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value North University apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Urbane starting at $1,363 with a $1.39 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.
Campus Walk Condominiums2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Urbane3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
Surf Lodge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
University Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.66
1119 E Adams StNEW3BR,1.5BA$2.19
Meadow Park Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
Zona Verde Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom No Rent Til Sept!2BR,1BA$1.66
The U at Park - Near The U of A1x11BR,1BA$2.19
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW! Entire 1x11BR,1BA$2.17
The Castle ApartmentsExpanded StudioStudio ,1BA$1.62

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in North University?

The cheapest apartment in North University is University Gardens Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in North University costs $2,309.

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 87 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 $1,459 which is $850 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North University.

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