
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Rillito Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $709 (78 Rentals)


2625 N Alvernon Way

2625 N Alvernon Way, Unit c4

2625 N Alvernon Way, Unit d1

Alvernon Plaza

2625 N Alvernon Way, Unit b2

2625 N Alvernon Way, Unit B3

Shadow Ridge Apartments

3052 N Alvernon Way, Unit 203

5128 E Pima St, Unit 5128 E Pima St Unit B
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5128 E Pima St

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Fountain Plaza

Copper House Apartments

2541 E Elm St

Tierra Alegre

Latitude 32 Apartments

Mountain Shadows Apartments

3036 N Edith Blvd
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Desert Palms Apartments

2460 N Treat Ave

2460 N Treat Ave, Unit 2460

Paragon on Pima

2332 N Catalina Ave, Unit Catalina, Unit Catalina

Waters Edge Apartments

The Lakes Apartments

3048 N Sparkman Blvd
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3050 N Sparkman Blvd

Midtown on Seneca

Camino De La Sierra

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2567 E Water St

2559 E Water St

2575 E Water St

2571 E Water St

2561 E Water St

2756 N Forgeus Ave
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2762 N Forgeus Ave

2542 E Seneca St

3019 E Alta Vista St

Shannon Park Apartments

Winterhaven Terrace

Crossroads Park - 55+ Mobile Home & RV Park

2053 North Alvernon Road

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Rillito, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rillito?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rillito Studio Apartments | $840 | $599 | $1,589 |
Rillito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,032 | $709 | $1,731 |
| Rillito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $799 | $2,151 |
| Rillito 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $925 | $1,565 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRillito, Tucson, AZ
Ranked #45
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rillito Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rillito?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rillito is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rillito?
The cheapest apartment in Rillito is An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Rillito costs $1,425.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rillito?
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 63 regular apartments in Rillito 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 Rillito?
Cheap apartments in Rillito have an average cost of $649 which is $776 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rillito.
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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.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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