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

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Sandia Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandia Apartments

5570 E Hampton StTucson, AZ 85712
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Cypress Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Court

1926-1944 N Tucson BlvdTucson, AZ 85716
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The Solstice
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Solstice

3810 E Monte Vista DrTucson, AZ 85716
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2550 E Lind Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2550 E Lind Rd

2550 E Lind RdTucson, AZ 85716
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Park Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

2925 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85712
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Arroyo Casitas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo Casitas

3243 E Water StTucson, AZ 85716
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Kleindale Apartmants
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kleindale Apartmants

3414-3426 E Kleindale RdTucson, AZ 85716
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Avani North Tucson
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Avani North Tucson

2660 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85712

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Rillito, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
An active desert locale that's perfect** $49.00 Move In ** Junior Suite with Courtyar...1BR,1BA$495
Commons At Monte VistaStudio -Studio,1BA$600
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$649
Tucson TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$650
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas Las Cerezas3 X 23BR,2BA$1.26
Monte Vist Commons3x13BR,1BA$1.00
El Dorado ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom *APPLY FREE*2BR,2BA$1.31
Shadow Ridge Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.11
The Lowell ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.27
Paragon on PimaClassic 1X11BR,1BA$1.30
An active desert locale that's perfect** $49.00 Move In ** An active desert locale th...2BR,1BA$1.19
Copper House1x11BR,1BA$1.26
Catalina Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.35
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rillito, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #45

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Tucson. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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