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Richland Heights East, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Richland Heights East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richland Heights East area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Mountain Shadows Apartments priced from $599. Commons At Monte Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Richland Heights East apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Commons At Monte VistaStudio -Studio,1BA$650
Tucson TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$650
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AWinter Special 1 Bedroom- One Month FREE Rent!1BR,1BA$650
Villas Los DuraznosStudioStudio,1BA$679
Latitude 32StudioStudio,1BA$684
Metro Tucson * Newly Remodeled Units*SPOOKY SPECIALS ALL ONE BEDROOMS1BR,1BA$695
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$699
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$699
The GroveDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland Heights East, AZ

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richland Heights East area is the $1.22 price per square foot C1 Renovated Model at Midtown on 1st in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Richland Heights East apartment is the TH2X2 Model at Glenn St Casitas starting at $1,279 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Swan Way Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richland Heights East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Midtown on 1stC1 Renovated3BR,2BA$1.22
Glenn St CasitasTH2X22BR,2BA$1.22
Waters EdgeC1LUXC2BR,2BA$1.21
Monte Vista3x13BR,1BA$0.92
The U at Park - Near The U of AAVAILABLE NOW - Private 2x2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
Copper House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260741BR,1BA$1.05
An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters~SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR THE HOLIDAYS, AND PAY NO R...2BR,1BA$1.05
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AWinter Special 1 Bedroom- One Month FREE Rent!1BR,1BA$1.08
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Richland Heights East, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Arizona, including Tucson. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Richland Heights East Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richland Heights East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Richland Heights East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richland Heights East is under $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richland Heights East?

The cheapest apartment in Richland Heights East is Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Richland Heights East costs $1,702.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richland Heights East?

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 47 regular apartments in Richland Heights East 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 Richland Heights East?

Cheap apartments in Richland Heights East have an average cost of $230 which is $1,472 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richland Heights East.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!