Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocotillo Oracle Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (47 Rentals)

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455 W Kelso St

TucsonAZ85705

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415 E 5th St, Unit 3
$880
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

415 E 5th St, Unit 3

415 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85705
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Oakwood Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Terrace

2740 N Balboa AveTucson, 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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Zona Rio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Zona Rio

1001 W St Mary" StTucson, AZ 85745
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Kelso Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kelso Vista

450 W Kelso StTucson, AZ 85705
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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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Midtown on 1st
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown on 1st

1920 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719

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Cheapest Available Ocotillo Oracle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ocotillo Oracle area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Blue Agave Apartments priced from $625. Sahara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Ocotillo Oracle apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blue Agave ApartmentsLarge StudioStudio,1BA$625
SaharaStudio 340AStudio,1BA$649
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
700 N 7th AveUpdated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$810
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$821
Kelso Vista1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$840
Solaris at TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$850
The Castle ApartmentsExpanded StudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocotillo Oracle, AZ

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocotillo Oracle area is the $1.08 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 51807 Model at Sahuaro Point Villas in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Ocotillo Oracle apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at 839 E Waverly St starting at $1,450 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Central Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocotillo Oracle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sahuaro Point Villas5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 518075BR,2BA$1.08
839 E Waverly St3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.32
Campus Walk Condominiums2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Urbane3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
Parkside Terrace Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.05
602-610 E Lester St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.54
872 E Glenn St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.39
Kelso Vista1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocotillo Oracle Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ocotillo Oracle?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ocotillo Oracle is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocotillo Oracle?

The cheapest apartment in Ocotillo Oracle is Kelso Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Ocotillo Oracle costs $1,571.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ocotillo Oracle?

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 Ocotillo Oracle 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 Ocotillo Oracle?

Cheap apartments in Ocotillo Oracle have an average cost of $1,156 which is $415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocotillo Oracle.

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