Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $300 (38 Rentals)

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Sandia Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandia Apartments

5570 E Hampton StTucson, AZ 85712
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The Solstice
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Solstice

3810 E Monte Vista DrTucson, AZ 85716
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Midtown on 2nd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown on 2nd

3601 E 2nd StTucson, AZ 85716
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Monte Vist Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Vist Commons

3949 E Monte Vista DrTucson, AZ 85712
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Park Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

2925 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85712
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Avani North Tucson
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Avani North Tucson

2660 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85712
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Commons At Monte Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Commons At Monte Vista

3750 E Monte Vista DrTucson, AZ 85716
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La Hacienda
Studio Apartments

La Hacienda

6161 E Pima StTucson, AZ 85712
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Arizona Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arizona Commons

3653 E 2nd StTucson, AZ 85716
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Copper Canyon Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Copper Canyon Apartments

3828 E Fort Lowell RdTucson, AZ 85716
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Bellevue Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Apartments

5330 E BellevueTucson, AZ 85712
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Catalina Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Catalina Gardens

3003 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85712
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Desert Sage Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Sage Village

3950 E Blacklidge DrTucson, AZ 85712
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ALVERNON PLAZA
1 Bedroom Apartments

ALVERNON PLAZA

2625 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85712
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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 1 Bed unit found at Mountain Shadows Apartments priced from $649. Midtown on 2nd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Old Fort Lowell apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$649
Midtown on 2ndone bedroom - remodeled1BR,1BA$695
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$699
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$699
Commons At Monte VistaStudio -Studio,1BA$700
The Edison ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Fountain PlazaJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsJR11BR,1BA$750
Sycamore Creek ApartmentsN | 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$766
Desert Palms ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Fort Lowell, AZ

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Fort Lowell area is the $1.34 price per square foot 3 X 2 Model at Villas Las Cerezas in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Old Fort Lowell apartment is the Tower 2X2R Model at Bellevue Tower Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Palo Verde 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.
Villas Las Cerezas3 X 23BR,2BA$1.34
Bellevue Tower ApartmentsTower 2X2R2BR,2BA$1.09
Glenn Dorado2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Icon Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.21
Swan Crest ApartmentsLETS GET YOU APPROVED AS SOON AS TOMORROW! LOW ...1BR,1BA$1.27
Sycamore Creek ApartmentsN | 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Midtown on 2ndone bedroom - remodeled1BR,1BA$1.09
Bellevue Gardens ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
BELLA FLORA1X11BR,1BA$1.31
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Fort Lowell, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #43

Among neighborhoods in Tucson, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northern Tucson. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $775.

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

The cheapest apartment in Old Fort Lowell is Mountain Shadows Apartments which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Old Fort Lowell costs $4,150.

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 2 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 $150 which is $4,000 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Fort Lowell.

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