Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $300 (117 Rentals)

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Fountain Plaza
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$773 - $1,043
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Fountain Plaza

2345 N Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85712
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Desert Palms Apartments
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$800 - $985
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$800 - $985
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Desert Palms Apartments

3125 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85712
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property at 2332 N Catalina Ave

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2332 N Catalina Ave, Unit Catalina

2332 N Catalina Ave
TucsonAZ85712

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property at 5550 E Glenn St

$1,000 - $1,295

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5550 E Glenn St

TucsonAZ85712
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Palms on 2nd
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$1,099 - $1,350
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Palms on 2nd

5201 E 2nd StTucson, AZ 85711
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Old Fort Lowell, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Fort Lowell Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Fort Lowell area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at La Hacienda Apartment Homes priced from $553. Mountain Shadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Old Fort Lowell apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Hacienda Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$553
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Monte Vista CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$600
2935-2953 N Alvernon Way0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$600
Riverstone1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$644
5128 E Pima St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
Jerrie Street ApartmentsAdmin Fee Waived! 1st Month Free $299 at move i...1BR,1BA$699
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$699
Villas del ParaisoA1 1x11BR,1BA$699
Catalina Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Fort Lowell, AZ

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Fort Lowell area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 4038-4046 E Fairmount St in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Old Fort Lowell apartment is the C1 3x2 1190 sqft Model at Villas las Cerezas starting at $1,499 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Midtown Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Fort Lowell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4038-4046 E Fairmount St3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.94
Villas las CerezasC1 3x2 1190 sqft3BR,2BA$1.26
Mountain View Gardens Apartments7C2BR,2BA$1.09
Bellevue TowerGarden Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.23
4146 E Bellevue St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.20
Palm Garden Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Catalina Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.19
Villas del ParaisoA1 1x11BR,1BA$1.23
Monte Vista CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Fort Lowell Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Fort Lowell?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Fort Lowell is under $699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Fort Lowell?

The cheapest apartment in Old Fort Lowell is Riverstone which is listed at $644, while the average apartment in Old Fort Lowell costs $9,648.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Fort Lowell?

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 63 regular apartments in Old Fort Lowell 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 Old Fort Lowell?

Cheap apartments in Old Fort Lowell have an average cost of $333 which is $9,315 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Fort Lowell.

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