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Richland Heights West, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Richland Heights West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richland Heights West area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters priced from $595. Mountain Shadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Richland Heights West apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
An active desert locale that's perfect for commutersAt AZ 1st Realty, we think moving should feel e...1BR,1BA$595
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Laurence Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Tucson TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$650
Prince Plaza Apartments1 x 1 JR1BR,1BA$659
Villas Los DuraznosStudioStudio,1BA$679
Latitude 32StudioStudio,1BA$684
Metro Tucson * Newly Remodeled Units*SPOOKY SPECIALS ALL ONE BEDROOMS1BR,1BA$695
Casa Del Coronadoccr_0x1Studio,1BA$699
The GroveDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland Heights West, AZ

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richland Heights West area is the $1.22 price per square foot TH2X2 Model at Glenn St Casitas in the in the Swan Way Park neighborhood starting from $1,279. The second greatest value Richland Heights West apartment is the At AZ 1st Realty, we think moving should feel e... Model at Villa Delano Apartment Homes starting at $995 with a $0.97 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Glenn St CasitasTH2X22BR,2BA$1.22
Villa Delano Apartment HomesAt AZ 1st Realty, we think moving should feel e...2BR,2BA$0.97
La Cima ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Copper House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260741BR,1BA$1.05
The Lowell Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 261002BR,1BA$1.24
The Fountains1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260571BR,1BA$1.28
Mountain Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Rio Vista Apartment HomesC | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Latitude 321x11BR,1BA$1.33
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Richland Heights West, Tucson, AZ

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Richland Heights West, Tucson, and the greater Tucson area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $700.

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

The cheapest apartment in Richland Heights West is An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Richland Heights West costs $2,051.

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 73 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 $234 which is $1,817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richland Heights West.

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