Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poets Square Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $300 (30 Rentals)

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Siegel Suites Tucson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Siegel Suites Tucson

4425 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
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Craycroft Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Craycroft Park

1725 S Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85711
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3420-3462 E 2nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3420-3462 E 2nd St

3420-3462 E 2nd StTucson, AZ 85716
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Sandia Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandia Apartments

5570 E Hampton StTucson, AZ 85712
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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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Broadway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

20 N Leonora AveTucson, AZ 85711
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Vista De Catalina
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista De Catalina

5770 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85711
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Parkview Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Manor

455 S Irving AveTucson, AZ 85711
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Arroyo Casitas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Casitas

3243 E Water StTucson, AZ 85716
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Catalunya
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catalunya

5180 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
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La Hacienda
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Hacienda

6161 E Pima StTucson, AZ 85712
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Aspen Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Grove

1501 S Woodland StTucson, AZ 85711
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Midtown on 2nd
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown on 2nd

3601 E 2nd StTucson, AZ 85716
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Poets Square, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Poets Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Poets Square area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Siegel Suites Tucson priced from $423. Summit Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $549. Here are the most affordable Poets Square apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siegel Suites TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$423
Summit RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$549
Sedona SpringsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$649
Villas Las MandarinasStudioStudio,1BA$649
Aspen GroveAspen Grove - 1525-...Studio,1BA$695
29 Palms ApartmentsSPRING SPECIAL $99 first month rentStudio,1BA$695
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$699
Riverstone1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$723

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poets Square, AZ

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poets Square 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 Poets Square apartment is the 3 X 2 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 Poets Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bellevue Tower ApartmentsTower 3X2R3BR,2BA$1.21
Villas Las Cerezas3 X 23BR,2BA$1.26
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Paragon on PimaClassic 1X11BR,1BA$1.30
Swan Crest ApartmentsLETS GET YOU APPROVED AS SOON AS TOMORROW! LOW ...1BR,1BA$1.27
Sycamore Creek ApartmentsN | 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Bellevue Gardens ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
The Place at Wilmot North1x1 A31BR,1BA$1.34
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Poets Square, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #34

Among cities in Arizona 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 neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arizona and customized analysis for Tucson, Arizona. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Poets Square Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Poets Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Poets Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Poets Square is under $723.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Poets Square?

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

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Poets Square?

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 23 regular apartments in Poets Square 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 Poets Square?

Cheap apartments in Poets Square have an average cost of $166 which is $1,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Poets Square.

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