Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sam Hughes Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (104 Rentals)

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Sam Hughes, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sam Hughes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sam Hughes area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Mountain Shadows Apartments priced from $649. Zona Verde has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Sam Hughes apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$649
Zona Verde4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4BA$695
El Dorado ApartmentsStudio - First Month’s Rent Only $99! *APPLY FREE*Studio,1BA$699
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$699
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$699
Copper HouseStudioStudio,1BA$715
The Retro ApartmentsCALL OR SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR TODAY... WALK-INS AL...Studio,1BA$749
Fresh new look at Orange Blossom Apartments!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$799
Las Brisas Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sam Hughes, AZ

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sam Hughes area is the $0.31 price per square foot Belmont 6x6 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value Sam Hughes apartment is the 5 bedroom 2 bath Model at Sahuaro Point Villas - 2326 N 6th Avenute starting at $2,149 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Central Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sam Hughes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages at TucsonBelmont 6x66BR,6BA$0.31
Sahuaro Point Villas - 2326 N 6th Avenute5 bedroom 2 bath5BR,2BA$1.08
The U at Park2 BED2BR,2BA$0.45
Zona Verde4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.39
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Chelsea3BR,3BA$1.11
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.09
1425 N Park Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.83
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$1.23

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Tucson. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Sam Hughes Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

44 / 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.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sam Hughes?

The cheapest apartment in Sam Hughes is Mountain Shadows Apartments which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Sam Hughes costs $6,300.

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 396 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 $1,167 which is $5,133 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sam Hughes.

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