Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ocotillo Oracle Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (60 Rentals)

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property at 1229 N 4th Ave

$900

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1229 N 4th Ave

TucsonAZ85705
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15 W 5th St
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15 W 5th St

15 W 5th StTucson, AZ 85705
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property at 407 E Kelso St

$1,200

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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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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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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Ocotillo Oracle, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

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 Sahara priced from $649. Kelso Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Ocotillo Oracle apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 285Studio,1BA$649
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
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$731
Sunpointe Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$735
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$770
The Castle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$815
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$836
Kelso Vista1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocotillo Oracle, AZ

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocotillo Oracle area is the $1.12 price per square foot The MacDaddy Model at Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only! in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Ocotillo Oracle apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at University Gardens Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the North University 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.
Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only!The MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.12
University Gardens Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.66
602-610 E Lester St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.54
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Kelso Vista1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Sierra Madre Condos1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.23
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1.61
University Lee Apartments1Br/1Ba w/ AC1BR,1BA$1.80
Sedona Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.84

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Ocotillo Oracle, Tucson, AZ

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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 $840.

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 $1,795.

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 172 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 $1,235 which is $560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocotillo Oracle.

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