
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richland Heights West Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $395 (292 Rentals)
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3941 N 4th Ave

3941 N 4th Ave

455 West Kelso Street

Mountain Shadows Apartments

3028 N Castro Ave

201 W Kelso St

208 W Kelso St

13 E Limberlost Dr

2613 E Grant Rd
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3142 N Balboa Ave

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Midtown on Seneca

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838 E Adams St

2745 N Country Club Rd

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Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A

522 W Rillito St

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2506 N Castro Ave

2537 E Elm St

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Vista Hermosa Apartments

Altamira Apartments

2933 N Geronimo Ave

1341 E Allen Rd

SAN MIGUEL TOWN

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1641 N Euclid Ave

3539-3561 E Flower St

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Richland Heights West, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richland Heights West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Heights West Studio Apartments | $788 | $599 | $1,075 |
| Richland Heights West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $579 | $1,634 |
| Richland Heights West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,186 | $395 | $2,345 |
| Richland Heights West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $800 | $2,559 |
| Richland Heights West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $495 | $4,180 |
| Richland Heights West 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $799 | $2,900 |
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Cheapest Available Richland Heights West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richland Heights West area of Tucson, AZ is a 4 Beds unit found at Zona Verde Apartments priced from $495. 115 E. Alturas Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $575. Here are the most affordable Richland Heights West 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 |
| 115 E. Alturas Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $575 |
| 455 West Kelso Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 83655 | 1BR,1BA | $589 |
| Mountain Shadows Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $599 |
| Sunpointe Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| 201-211 W Kelso St, Tucson, AZ 85705 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| 2736-2742 N Stone Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Kelso 208 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Hedrick1631 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Park Vista Apartments | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 70247 | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland Heights West, AZ
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richland Heights West area is the $0.28 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 $495. The second greatest value Richland Heights West apartment is the 3BR/3.0BA Model at 1102-1104 E. Halcyon Road starting at $1,595 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Central Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richland Heights West 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 | $0.28 |
| 1102-1104 E. Halcyon Road | 3BR/3.0BA | 3BR,3BA | $0.92 |
| Greenlee1205 | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
| 420 Glenn | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| The U at Park - Near The U of A | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Parkside Terrace Apartments | 2bd 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Midtown on Seneca | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 2736-2742 N Stone Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 1 E Navajo Rd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 455 West Kelso Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 83676 | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richland Heights West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Richland Heights West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richland Heights West is under $675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richland Heights West?
The cheapest apartment in Richland Heights West is 455 West Kelso Street which is listed at $589, while the average apartment in Richland Heights West costs $928.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richland Heights West?
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 243 regular apartments in Richland Heights West 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 West?
Cheap apartments in Richland Heights West have an average cost of $585 which is $343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richland Heights West.
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