
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rillito Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $300 (21 Rentals)
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Mountain Shadows Apartments

Tucson Terrace

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An active desert locale that's perfect
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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 |
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Rillito Studio Apartments | $851 | $600 | $1,559 |
Rillito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,296 | $649 | $4,809 |
Rillito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $849 | $4,814 |
Rillito 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,861 | $950 | $4,057 |
Rillito 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,230 | $5,230 | $5,230 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rillito Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Rillito Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rillito area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at An active desert locale that's perfect priced from $495. Commons At Monte Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Rillito apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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An active desert locale that's perfect | ** $49.00 Move In ** Junior Suite with Courtyar... | 1BR,1BA | $495 |
Commons At Monte Vista | Studio - | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Mountain Shadows Apartments | Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
Tucson Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Avani North Tucson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rillito, AZ
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rillito area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 X 2 Model at Villas Las Cerezas in the in the Midtown Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Rillito apartment is the 3x1 Model at Monte Vist Commons starting at $950 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Duffy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rillito apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Villas Las Cerezas | 3 X 2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Monte Vist Commons | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
El Dorado Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom *APPLY FREE* | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Shadow Ridge Apartments | 2 BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
The Lowell Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Paragon on Pima | Classic 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
An active desert locale that's perfect | ** $49.00 Move In ** An active desert locale th... | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Copper House | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Catalina Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Villas del Paraiso | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Rillito Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rillito?
The cheapest apartment in Rillito is An active desert locale that's perfect which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Rillito costs $5,230.
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 18 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 $181 which is $5,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rillito.
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