
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rillito Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $300 (36 Rentals)
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Tucson Terrace
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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 | $906 | $660 | $1,799 |
Rillito 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,205 | $649 | $4,436 |
Rillito 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $795 | $5,080 |
Rillito 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $1,200 | $4,576 |
Rillito 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,571 | $2,275 | $4,220 |
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There are currently 36 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 Mountain Shadows Apartments priced from $649. An active desert locale that's perfect has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Rillito apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mountain Shadows Apartments | Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
An active desert locale that's perfect | ** $49.00 MOVE IN ** One Bedroom Apartment Home... | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Avani North Tucson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Villas del Paraiso | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Commons At Monte Vista | Studio - | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Copper House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $715 |
The Lowell Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
Tucson Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Desert Palms Apartments | Junior | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Catalina Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rillito, AZ
As of June 16, 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 Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Rillito apartment is the F2X2 Model at Glenn St Casitas starting at $1,250 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Swan Way Park 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 |
Glenn St Casitas | F2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Glenn Dorado | 2 Bedroom x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Copper House | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment Homes | ** $49.00 MOVE IN ** Affordable Luxury Apartmen... | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
The Lowell Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Catalina Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Fountain Plaza | One Bedroom Mid | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Villas del Paraiso | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
An active desert locale that's perfect | ** $49.00 MOVE IN ** One Bedroom Apartment Home... | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRillito, Tucson, AZ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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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 $795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rillito?
The cheapest apartment in Rillito is Mountain Shadows Apartments which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Rillito costs $4,280.
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 19 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 $157 which is $4,123 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rillito.
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