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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 Studio unit found at Mountain Shadows Apartments priced from $599. Copper House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $690. Here are the most affordable Sam Hughes apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio,1BA$690
Miramonte Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
Alvernon Plaza1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$699
Tucson Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Cielo on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$730
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$739
Broadmoor Apartments1-STUStudio,1BA$749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sam Hughes, AZ

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sam Hughes area is the $0.99 price per square foot 4 Beds, 3 Baths Model at LUXURY DUPLEX in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Sam Hughes apartment is the Lumpkin 4x4.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson starting at $929 with a $0.52 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LUXURY DUPLEX4 Beds, 3 Baths4BR,3BA$0.99
Cottages at TucsonLumpkin 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.52
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.48
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.04
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
La Racqueta262BR,2BA$1.24
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio ,1BA$1.08
Tucson Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21

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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.

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 $749.

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

The cheapest apartment in Sam Hughes is Miramonte Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Sam Hughes costs $1,528.

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 431 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 $206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sam Hughes.

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