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property at 1345 E Grant Rd

$830 - $1,375

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1345 E Grant Rd

TucsonAZ85719

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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 1 Bed unit found at An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters priced from $495. Zona Verde Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Richland Heights East apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
An active desert locale that's perfect for commutersJunior Suite | At AZ 1st Realty, we think movin...1BR,1BA$495
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4BA$595
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$649
Latitude 32StudioStudio,1BA$660
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
The Lowell Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260951BR,1BA$679
Villas Los DuraznosStudioStudio,1BA$679
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 29791Studio,1BA$679
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio,1BA$690
Metro Tucson * Newly Remodeled Units*A1-1X11BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland Heights East, AZ

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richland Heights East area is the $0.34 price per square foot 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) Model at Zona Verde Apartments in the in the North University neighborhood starting from $595. The second greatest value Richland Heights East apartment is the The MacDaddy Model at Stone Avenue Standard starting at $1,499 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Central Tucson 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.
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.34
Stone Avenue StandardThe MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.05
1 and 2 Bedrooms Great Location with Community Pool and Onsite Laundry! 1/2 of Mile from U of A2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.17
The Lowell Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 457882BR,1BA$1.24
3201 N Cherry Ave, Unit 32013201 N Cherry AveStudio ,1BA$1.21
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio ,1BA$1.08
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
The Fountains0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 29153Studio ,1BA$1.23
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$1.23
An active desert locale that's perfect for commutersJunior Suite | At AZ 1st Realty, we think movin...1BR,1BA$1.13

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Richland Heights East, Tucson, AZ

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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!

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 $695.

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

The cheapest apartment in Richland Heights East is An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Richland Heights East costs $2,300.

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 134 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 $470 which is $1,830 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richland Heights East.

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