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

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Oakwood Terrace
Studio to 1 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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Sahuaro Apartments
Studio to 1 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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455 W Kelso St
1 Bedroom Apartments

455 W Kelso St

455 W Kelso StTucson, AZ 85705
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1425 N Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1425 N Park Ave

1425 N Park AveTucson, AZ 85719
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Midtown on 1st
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown on 1st

1920 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zona Verde4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4BA$695
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
SaharaStudio 285Studio,1BA$699
Sunpointe Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$705
Cambridge Village Apartments1 bathroomStudio,1BA$761
Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$799
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$800
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Kelso Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$840
University Lee Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sahuaro Point Villas - 2326 N 6th Avenute5 bedroom 2 bath5BR,2BA$1.08
The U at Park2 BED2BR,2BA$0.45
Zona Verde4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.39
Midtown on 1stC1 Renovated3BR,2BA$1.50
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
7th Avenue LoftsOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1.59
Kelso Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
1425 N Park Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.49
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.49
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1.54

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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 $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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