Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richland Heights East Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (108 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
to
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Richland Heights East area of Tucson.

Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 3

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 priced from $495. College Town Tucson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $625. 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** FALL INTO SAVINGS ** Junior Suite with Court...1BR,1BA$495
College Town TucsonWinter Private Guest Bedroom in a 2X2 1 month F...2BR,2BA$625
Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$649
Commons At Monte VistaStudio -Studio,1BA$650
Tucson TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$650
Union on Santa RitaWinter Special 1 Bedroom- One Month FREE Rent!1BR,1BA$650
Villas Los DuraznosStudioStudio,1BA$679
Metro Tucson * Newly Remodeled Units*SPOOKY SPECIALS ALL ONE BEDROOMS1BR,1BA$695
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland Heights East, AZ

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richland Heights East area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Malibu Apartments in the in the North Stone neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Richland Heights East apartment is the C1LUXC Model at Waters Edge starting at $1,195 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Cragin-Keeling 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.
Malibu Apartments3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.32
Waters EdgeC1LUXC2BR,2BA$1.21
Monte Vista3x13BR,1BA$1.00
The U at ParkPrivate Bedroom in a 2 Bedroom LIMITED TIME OFF...2BR,2BA$0.90
Copper House1x11BR,1BA$1.26
Vertical North Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.29
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Union on Santa RitaWinter Special 1 Bedroom- One Month FREE Rent!1BR,1BA$1.08
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$1.23
An active desert locale that's perfect** FALL INTO SAVINGS ** One Bedroom Apartment H...1BR,1BA$1.14

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Richland Heights East, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

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 $699.

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 which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Richland Heights East costs $1,995.

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 45 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 $246 which is $1,749 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richland Heights East.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ article

A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ

Written by: Larry Allen

I'm Larry, a long-time local resident, and I'm happy to be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. I moved here with my family in 1997 for a job transfer from the Midwest.

decorative image for Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know article

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

decorative image for How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money article

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

decorative image for The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters article

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.