Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Peter Howen Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $500 (32 Rentals)

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Miramonte at Third
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miramonte at Third

811 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85711
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Rey Apartments

840 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85711

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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 Summit Ridge priced from $549. Sedona Springs 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
Summit RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$549
Sedona SpringsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Commons At Monte VistaStudio -Studio,1BA$600
Villas Las MandarinasStudioStudio,1BA$649
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$649
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$699
Copper HouseStudioStudio,1BA$715
Riverstone1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$723
The Edison ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peter Howen, AZ

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Peter Howen area is the $1.21 price per square foot Tower 3X2R Model at Bellevue Tower Apartments in the in the Palo Verde neighborhood starting from $1,620. The second greatest value Peter Howen apartment is the 4 Bedroom / 4 Bath Model at Riata Court Apartments starting at $669 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Sam Hughes 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.
Bellevue Tower ApartmentsTower 3X2R3BR,2BA$1.21
Riata Court Apartments4 Bedroom / 4 Bath4BR,4BA$0.51
Villas Las Cerezas3 X 23BR,2BA$1.26
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Monte Vist Commons3x13BR,1BA$1.00
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
The Springs Apartments2A | The Lagoon2BR,1BA$1.17
Shadow Ridge Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.11
The Lowell ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.16
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Peter Howen, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #29

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Peter Howen Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $725.

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

The cheapest apartment in Peter Howen is Sedona Springs which is listed at $619, while the average apartment in Peter Howen costs $1,514.

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 45 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 $212 which is $1,302 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Peter Howen.

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