Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Escondido Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $900 (41 Rentals)

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Sparro
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$1,089 - $1,726
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Sparro

7425 N Mona Lisa RdTucson, AZ 85741
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Domain 3201
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$1,099 - $1,655
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Domain 3201

3201-3225 W Ina RdTucson, AZ 85741
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Equestrian
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$1,324 - $1,795
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Equestrian

4701 W Linda Vista BlvdTucson, AZ 85742
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Siena Villas
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$1,544 - $1,704
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Siena Villas

7374 N Mona Lisa RdTucson, AZ 85741
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Villa Cielo Cortaro
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Cielo Cortaro

8255 N Shannon RdTucson, AZ 85742

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The Alexander
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Alexander

3915 W Aerie DrTucson, AZ 85741
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Cortland Las Casas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cortland Las Casas

3205 W Cortaro Farms RdTucson, AZ 85742
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Cortland Las Casas
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Cortland Las Casas

3869 W Cortaro Farms RdTucson, AZ 85742

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Avilla Marana Two
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avilla Marana Two

4115 W Aerie DrTucson, AZ 85741
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Avilla Preserve
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avilla Preserve

2501 W Orange Grove RdTucson, AZ 85741

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Avilla Marana
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avilla Marana

4050 W Aerie DrMarana, AZ 85741

Rancho Escondido, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho Escondido Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho Escondido area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Catalina Canyon priced from $994. Cantera has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $994. Here are the most affordable Rancho Escondido apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Catalina CanyonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$994
Cantera1B | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$994
Villas at Montebella1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,060
Domain 3201The Luxe1BR,1BA$1,099
Enclave at the Foothills2A | One Bedroom + Den2BR,1BA$1,137
CentrePoint Apartment HomesGibson1BR,1BA$1,175
Sonoran Terraces Apartment HomesThe Rincon1BR,1BA$1,179
Ridgeline Apartment HomesA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,213
SparroPhinney Upgrade1BR,1BA$1,230
Dorinda Vista ApartmentsScottsdale2BR,2BA$1,298

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Escondido, AZ

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Escondido area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bedroom with Loft-1735SF Model at Cortaro Point in the in the Lyric at Ironwood Reserve neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Rancho Escondido apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Siena Villas starting at $1,544 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Mariposa Trail neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Escondido apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cortaro Point3 Bedroom with Loft-1735SF3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Siena Villas2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
Oro VistaEl Platino2BR,2BA$1.55
Equestrian3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.59
Encantada Tucson National1A - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Enclave at the Foothills2A | One Bedroom + Den2BR,1BA$1.36
Sonoran Terraces Apartment HomesThe Rincon1BR,1BA$1.44
Villas at Montebella1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Dorinda Vista ApartmentsSedona1BR,1BA$1.28
Cantera1B | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58

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Rancho Escondido, Tucson, AZ

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Rancho Escondido, Tucson, and the greater Tucson area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Escondido Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho Escondido?

The cheapest apartment in Rancho Escondido is Dorinda Vista Apartments which is listed at $1,001, while the average apartment in Rancho Escondido costs $1,775.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rancho Escondido?

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 7 regular apartments in Rancho Escondido 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 Rancho Escondido?

Cheap apartments in Rancho Escondido have an average cost of $138 which is $1,637 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho Escondido.

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