Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (70 Rentals)

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property at 833 N 4th Ave

$800

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6 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

833 N 4th Ave

TucsonAZ85705
property at 1229 N 4th Ave

$900

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$900
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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 407 E Kelso St

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 15

407 E Kelso St

TucsonAZ85705
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Oakwood Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Terrace

2740 N Balboa AveTucson, AZ 85705
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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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Los Altos Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Altos Apartments

501 E Glenn StTucson, AZ 85705
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Cinnamon Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cinnamon Square

2545 N Geronimo AveTucson, AZ 85705
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El Sol Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Sol Apartments

2115 N Oracle RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Sahuaro Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sahuaro Apartments

510 W Sahuaro StTucson, AZ 85705
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Kelso Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kelso Apartments

297 W Kelso StTucson, AZ 85705
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Northwest, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sahara priced from $599. Park Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $679. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 285Studio,1BA$599
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 34404Studio,1BA$679
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$691
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$699
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$801
The Castle ApartmentsExpanded StudioStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, AZ

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest 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 Northwest apartment is the The MacDaddy Model at Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only! starting at $1,599 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Central Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest 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$1.12
University Rincon1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.32
2818 N Fontana Ave, Unit 2818 N Fontana Ave2818 N Fontana Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.37
1607 E Mitchell St, Unit 16071607 E Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.46
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Kelso Vista1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.23
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 43011Studio ,1BA$1.51

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Northwest, Tucson, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, 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, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest is Kelso Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Northwest costs $1,599.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest?

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 260 regular apartments in Northwest 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 Northwest?

Cheap apartments in Northwest have an average cost of $1,362 which is $237 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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

Written by: Larry Allen

I'm Larry, a long-time local resident, and I'm happy to be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. I moved here with my family in 1997 for a job transfer from the Midwest.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.