Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Peter Howen Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $500 (46 Rentals)

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Fountain Plaza
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$803 - $1,043
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Fountain Plaza

2345 N Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85712
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923 N Swan Rd
$840
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923 N Swan Rd

923 N Swan RdTucson, AZ 85711
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Belvedere Terrace
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$901 - $1,081
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Belvedere Terrace

4431 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
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Capistrano
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$909 - $1,414
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Capistrano

2929 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85716
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Miramonte at Third
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miramonte at Third

811 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85711
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Del Rey Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Rey Apartments

840 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85711

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Peter Howen, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Peter Howen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Peter Howen area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Mountain Shadows Apartments priced from $599. Monte Vista Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Peter Howen apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Monte Vista CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Catalina Village ApartmentsStudio FloorplanStudio,1BA$648
Riverstone1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$683
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio,1BA$690
Miramonte Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Jerrie Street ApartmentsNOW $699 a Month! No Admin Fee! Pay $299 at Mov...1BR,1BA$699
Villas las Mandarinas DEStudio1BR,1BA$699
Villas del ParaisoA1 1x11BR,1BA$699
The Springs ApartmentsS | The Oasis - A StudioStudio,1BA$701

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peter Howen, AZ

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peter Howen area is the $1.14 price per square foot 7C Model at Mountain View Gardens Apartments in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Peter Howen apartment is the Garden Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Bellevue Tower starting at $1,107 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Palo Verde neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Peter Howen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mountain View Gardens Apartments7C2BR,2BA$1.14
Bellevue TowerGarden Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
The Lowell Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 283262BR,1BA$1.06
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Ridgepointe ApartmentsA1 | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio ,1BA$1.08
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Monte Vista CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.21

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Peter Howen, Tucson, AZ

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Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Peter Howen Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Peter Howen?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Peter Howen is under $701.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Peter Howen?

The cheapest apartment in Peter Howen is Riverstone which is listed at $683, while the average apartment in Peter Howen costs $1,315.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Peter Howen?

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 93 regular apartments in Peter Howen 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 Peter Howen?

Cheap apartments in Peter Howen have an average cost of $366 which is $949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Peter Howen.

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