
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sam Hughes Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (125 Rentals)
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Mountain Shadows Apartments

Miramonte Apartments

770 N Dodge Blvd

Copper House Apartments

1366 N Country Club Rd

Villas del Paraiso

1022 N Palo Verde Blvd

1022 N Palo Verde Blvd

Park Vista Apartments
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Royal ElCon Apartments

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1368 N Country Club Rd

770 N Dodge Blvd

770 N Dodge Blvd

770 N Dodge Blvd

770 N Dodge Blvd

770 N Dodge Blvd

2625 N Alvernon Way

2625 N Alvernon Way
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Alvernon Plaza

2625 N Alvernon Way

2625 N Alvernon Way

2625 N Alvernon Way

1378 N Country Club Rd

BROADMOOR

The Retro

1140 N Tucson Blvd

Randolph Place Apartments

2551 N Winstel Blvd, Unit 3A
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4225 E Bellevue St

1350 N Country Club Rd

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University Lee Apartments

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The Castle Apartments

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1345 E Grant Rd

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434 N Norris Ave

3926-3930 E 3rd St

Capistrano

La Racqueta

Las Villas

2485 N Alvernon Way

2130 N Forgeus Ave

Midtown on Seneca

2133 E Mabel St
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Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sam Hughes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hughes Studio Apartments | $1,419 | $649 | $2,424 |
| Sam Hughes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $560 | $2,610 |
| Sam Hughes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $440 | $2,750 |
| Sam Hughes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $779 | $3,600 |
| Sam Hughes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $595 | $8,040 |
| Sam Hughes 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $819 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available Sam Hughes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sam Hughes area of Tucson, AZ is a 4 Beds unit found at Zona Verde Apartments priced from $595. Mountain Shadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Sam Hughes apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zona Verde Apartments | 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) | 4BR,4BA | $595 |
| Mountain Shadows Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Del Rey Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Avani North Tucson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Miramonte Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $665 |
| Villas del Paraiso | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Junction at Ironhorse | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $699 |
| Park Vista Apartments | 0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 29791 | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| Royal ElCon Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $708 |
| Alvernon Plaza | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $743 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sam Hughes, AZ
As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sam Hughes area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3219 E Bermuda St Model at 3219 E Bermuda St, Unit #1 in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Sam Hughes apartment is the Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson starting at $1,334 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the South Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sam Hughes apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3219 E Bermuda St, Unit #1 | 3219 E Bermuda St | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Cottages at Tucson | Milledge 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.96 |
| Cottonwood Creek | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| The Mark Tucson | 3x3 - Camden | 3BR,3BA | $1.10 |
| Midtown on Seneca | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 2551 N Winstel Blvd, Unit 3A | 2551 N Winstel Blvd | Studio ,1BA | $0.96 |
| Riata Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Copper House Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26074 | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Royal ElCon Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Villas del Paraiso | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sam Hughes Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sam Hughes?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sam Hughes is under $743.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sam Hughes?
The cheapest apartment in Sam Hughes is Villas del Paraiso which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Sam Hughes costs $18,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sam Hughes?
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 346 regular apartments in Sam Hughes 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 Sam Hughes?
Cheap apartments in Sam Hughes have an average cost of $1,322 which is $17,378 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sam Hughes.
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