
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richland Heights East Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (182 Rentals)
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Mountain Shadows Apartments

Monte Vista Commons

The Fountains

Copper House Apartments

Metro Tucson Apartments

1633 N Sycamore Blvd

Latitude 32

Alvernon Plaza

Equinox on Prince Apartments
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2625 N Alvernon Way, Unit F4

2625 N Alvernon Way, Unit e1

2625 N Alvernon Way, Unit c4

2625 N Alvernon Way, Unit B3

2625 N Alvernon Way, Unit d1

2625 N Alvernon Way, Unit b2

Villas Los Duraznos

Vista Montana Apartments

3052 N Alvernon Way, Unit 203

Shadow Ridge Apartments
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Villas del Paraiso

Commons At Monte Vista

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2522 E Lee St, Unit C, Unit C

The Grove

Tucson Terrace

1938 N Tucson Blvd

Acacia Gardens

Park Vista Apartments

The Lowell Apartments

1 E Navajo Rd, Unit 1 E Navajo Rd Apt 3
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2541 E Elm St

1 E Navajo Rd, Unit 1 E Navajo Rd Apt 15

1 E Navajo Rd, Unit 1 E Navajo Rd Apt 5

1 E Navajo Rd, Unit 1 E Navajo Rd Apt 14

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Campbell Ranch

1633 N Sycamore Blvd

The Castle Apartments

Tierra Alegre

3036 N Edith Blvd

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2933 N Geronimo Ave

Zona Verde Apartments

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North Hill Park Apartments

Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A

2460 N Treat Ave

2460 N Treat Ave, Unit 2460

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Altamira Apartments

3020 N Park Ave
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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 | $769 | $599 | $1,150 |
| Richland Heights East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $944 | $695 | $1,754 |
| Richland Heights East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,153 | $799 | $2,210 |
| Richland Heights East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $925 | $2,540 |
| Richland Heights East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $799 | $4,580 |
| Richland Heights East 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $799 | $2,900 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Desert Palms Apartments priced from $100. An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. Here are the most affordable Richland Heights East apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Palms Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $100 |
| An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters | Junior Suite | At AZ 1st Realty, we think movin... | 1BR,1BA | $495 |
| Mountain Shadows Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $599 |
| Metro on First | Studio | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| The Fountains | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26063 | Studio,1BA | $679 |
| Copper House Apartments | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436 | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| Metro Tucson Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartments Starting at $695 + 6 WEEKS... | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Latitude 32 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $698 |
| Alvernon Plaza | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Deerfield Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland Heights East, AZ
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richland Heights East area is the $0.48 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 $845. The second greatest value Richland Heights East apartment is the The MacDaddy Model at Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only! starting at $1,599 with a $1.12 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zona Verde Apartments | 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.48 |
| Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only! | The MacDaddy | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.12 |
| Casa Presidio Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Monte Vista Commons | 3 bedroom 1 bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Midtown on Seneca | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| The Lowell Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 28326 | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Copper House Apartments | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436 | Studio ,1BA | $1.08 |
| Shadow Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Villas del Paraiso | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters | Junior Suite | At AZ 1st Realty, we think movin... | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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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 $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 for commuters which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Richland Heights East costs $2,095.
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 168 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 $610 which is $1,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richland Heights East.
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