Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (62 Rentals)

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property at 455 W Kelso St

$619 - $850

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455 W Kelso St

TucsonAZ85705
property at 407 E Kelso St

$1,100

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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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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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700 N 7th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

700 N 7th Ave

700 N 7th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Kelso Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kelso Vista

450 W Kelso StTucson, AZ 85705
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Surf Lodge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Surf Lodge

1425 N Park AveTucson, AZ 85719
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Meadow View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadow View Apartments

601 E Lee StTucson, AZ 85705
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7th Avenue Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7th Avenue Lofts

1150 N 7th AveTucson, 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 1 Bed unit found at Sierra Madre Condos priced from $599. Blue Agave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Northwest apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$599
Blue Agave ApartmentsLarge StudioStudio,1BA$625
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
SaharaStudio 340AStudio,1BA$655
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$699
700 N 7th AveUpdated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 51657Studio,1BA$725
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4BA$745
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW! Private Bedroom 2x12BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest, AZ

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest area is the $1.45 price per square foot 427 East Waverly Street Model at 427 East Waverly Street, Unit 427 E Waverly St in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Northwest apartment is the 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 51807 Model at Sahuaro Point Villas starting at $2,145 with a $1.08 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.
427 East Waverly Street, Unit 427 E Waverly St427 East Waverly Street5BR,3BA$1.45
Sahuaro Point Villas5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 518075BR,2BA$1.08
Campus Walk Condominiums2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Surf Lodge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Parkside Terrace Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.05
2837 N Euclid Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.16
872 E Glenn St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.39
Kelso Vista1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.05

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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 $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest is Sierra Madre Condos which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Northwest costs $1,348.

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 48 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 $1,270 which is $78 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest.

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