
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (34 Rentals)
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Zona Verde

204 W Sahuaro St

Sahara

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Northwest, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest Studio Apartments | $1,312 | $600 | $2,375 |
Northwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $695 | $2,549 |
Northwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,517 | $800 | $2,699 |
Northwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $589 | $3,000 |
Northwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $695 | $3,000 |
Northwest 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $589 | $1,995 |
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Cheapest Available Northwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest area of Tucson, AZ is a 4 Beds unit found at Zona Verde priced from $695. Kelso Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Zona Verde | 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed) | 4BR,4BA | $695 |
Kelso Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Sahara | Studio 285 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Sunpointe Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
Cambridge Village Apartments | 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $761 |
Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Las Brisas Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Sedona Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Kelso Vista Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
University Lee Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, AZ
As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.08 price per square foot 5 bedroom 2 bath Model at Sahuaro Point Villas - 2326 N 6th Avenute in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,149. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the 2 BED Model at The U at Park starting at $800 with a $0.45 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sahuaro Point Villas - 2326 N 6th Avenute | 5 bedroom 2 bath | 5BR,2BA | $1.08 |
The U at Park | 2 BED | 2BR,2BA | $0.45 |
Zona Verde | 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed) | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.39 |
Midtown on 1st | C1 Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Kelso Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
7th Avenue Lofts | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Kelso Vista Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
1425 N Park Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Sierra Madre Condos | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Las Brisas Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 $850.
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 $6,300.
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 308 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 $1,290 which is $5,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.
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