Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Peter Howen Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $500 (55 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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$840
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923 N Swan Rd

923 N Swan RdTucson, AZ 85711
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Capistrano
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$1,035 - $1,330
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Capistrano

2929 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85716
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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 Sienna Ridge priced from $599. Summit Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Peter Howen apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Summit RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Riverstone1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$654
BELLA FLORA1 STUStudio,1BA$689
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio,1BA$690
Jerrie Street ApartmentsNOW $699 a Month! No Admin Fee! Pay $299 at Mov...1BR,1BA$699
Catalina Village ApartmentsStudio FloorplanStudio,1BA$700
Alvernon Plaza1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$709
Bellevue Gardens ApartmentsJr. One Bedroom1BR,1BA$719

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peter Howen, AZ

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peter Howen area is the $1.04 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Cottonwood Creek in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,137. The second greatest value Peter Howen apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Casa Presidio Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Cragin-Keeling 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.
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.04
Casa Presidio ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.21
Monte Vista Commons3 bedroom 1 bathroom3BR,1BA$0.97
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.09
The Lowell Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 283262BR,1BA$1.06
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Ridgepointe ApartmentsA1 | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio ,1BA$1.08
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Tucson Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21

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Peter Howen, Tucson, AZ

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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 $719.

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

The cheapest apartment in Peter Howen is Riverstone which is listed at $654, while the average apartment in Peter Howen costs $1,399.

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 88 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 $474 which is $925 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Peter Howen.

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