
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richland Heights East Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $395 (264 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Richland Heights East area of Tucson.


3941 N 4th Ave

105 E Grant Rd

Mountain Shadows Apartments

2858 N Alvernon Way

13 E Limberlost Dr

2613 E Grant Rd

Verde Apartments

Latitude 32 Apartments

Park Vista Apartments
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Villas los Duraznos

Metro Tucson Apartments

1633 N Sycamore Blvd

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Equinox on Prince Apartments

Villas del Paraiso

The Grove

2943 N Alvernon Way

Vista Montana Apartments

Copper House Apartments
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The Lowell Apartments

Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A

Desert Palms Apartments

Rio Vista Apartment Homes

3052 N Alvernon Way

3052 N Alvernon Way, Unit 209

3048 N Sparkman Blvd

3050 N Sparkman Blvd

The Castle Apartments
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Altamira Apartments

1341 E Allen Rd

2933 N Geronimo Ave

Midtown on Seneca

2541 E Elm St

1641 N Euclid Ave

3539-3561 E Flower St

North Hill Park Apartments

Parkside Terrace Apartments

3632 E Glenn St
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3235 E Water St

Waters Edge Apartments

Blacklidge Flats

757 E Pastime Rd

1810 E Blacklidge Dr

2767 N Edith Blvd

3445 N Fremont Ave

3690 N Country Club Rd, Unit 1034

460 E Delano St

Glen East Apartments
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Richland Heights East, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richland Heights East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Heights East Studio Apartments | $754 | $575 | $1,075 |
| Richland Heights East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $987 | $679 | $1,625 |
| Richland Heights East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $395 | $1,877 |
| Richland Heights East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $1,045 | $2,757 |
| Richland Heights East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $495 | $4,180 |
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There are currently 264 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Richland Heights East Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Richland Heights East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richland Heights East area of Tucson, AZ is a 4 Beds unit found at Zona Verde Apartments priced from $495. Monte Vista Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $575. Here are the most affordable Richland Heights East apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zona Verde Apartments | 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) | 4BR, 4BA | $495 |
| Monte Vista Commons | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $575 |
| 115 E. Alturas Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $575 |
| Mountain Shadows Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $599 |
| 2625 North Alvernon Way | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 83602 | 1BR, 1BA | $639 |
| Avani North Tucson | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $650 |
| 2736-2742 N Stone Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $650 |
| Latitude 32 Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $671 |
| Park Vista Apartments | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 70247 | Studio, 1BA | $675 |
| Villas los Duraznos | Studio | 1BR, 1BA | $679 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland Heights East, AZ
As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richland Heights East area is the $1.08 price per square foot 5 bed / 2 bath Model at Sahuaro Point Villas in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Richland Heights East apartment is the 3BR/3.0BA Model at 1102-1104 E. Halcyon Road in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting at $1,595 with a $0.92 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richland Heights East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuaro Point Villas | 5 bed / 2 bath | 5BR, 2BA | $1.08 |
| 1102-1104 E. Halcyon Road | 3BR/3.0BA | 3BR, 3BA | $0.92 |
| Greenlee1205 | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.07 |
| The U at Park - Near The U of A | 2x2 | 2BR, 2BA | $0.87 |
| Campbell Ranch | Scenic | 2BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| Parkside Terrace Apartments | 2bd 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.05 |
| Midtown on Seneca | 2x1 B | 2BR, 1BA | $1.02 |
| The Seasons Apartments Tucson | The Sabino — 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1.10 |
| 2736-2742 N Stone Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $0.98 |
| 1 E Navajo Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
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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 $679.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richland Heights East?
The cheapest apartment in Richland Heights East is 2625 North Alvernon Way which is listed at $639, while the average apartment in Richland Heights East costs $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 118 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 $736 which is $259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richland Heights East.
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