
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sam Hughes Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (108 Rentals)
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Mountain Shadows Apartments

Villas del Paraiso

Copper House

1647 E Lester St

The Retro Apartments

Las Brisas Apartment Homes
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Knollwood Terrace

2730-2734 N Columbus Blvd

3149 E Almartin St

Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park Ave

Santuario Apartments

University Lee Apartments

The Castle Apartments

2552 N Park Ave, Unit 2552

2613 E Grant Rd

4142 E Spring St
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Union on Santa Rita

BROADMOOR

Welcome to The Flats Downtown!

2485 N Alvernon Way

3702 E 22nd St

544 E 8th St
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1307 N Palo Verde Blvd

Capistrano

542 E 8th St

Herbert Residential

One North Fifth

Country Club Apartments

2525 N Alvernon Way

964 N Jones Blvd

3539-3561-3561 E Flower St

Bellevue Tower Apartments

Sabrina's Place

2130 N Forgeus Ave

2120 N Forgeus Ave

646-648 E 8th St

Cottonwood Creek

Midtown on Seneca

River Loft Bungalows on Warren+9th
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 |
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Sam Hughes Studio Apartments | $1,346 | $649 | $2,400 |
Sam Hughes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $560 | $3,011 |
Sam Hughes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $440 | $3,586 |
Sam Hughes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $625 | $4,750 |
Sam Hughes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $799 | $4,400 |
Sam Hughes 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $699 | $3,499 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Mountain Shadows Apartments priced from $649. Midtown on 2nd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Sam Hughes 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 |
Midtown on 2nd | one bedroom - remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Avani North Tucson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Villas del Paraiso | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Copper House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $715 |
The Retro Apartments | CALL OR SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR TODAY... WALK-INS AL... | Studio,1BA | $749 |
Las Brisas Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
The Benedictine Townhomes | Townhome | 5BR,2BA | $825 |
University Manor | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $829 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sam Hughes, AZ
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sam Hughes area is the $0.53 price per square foot Bloomfield 4x4 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,059. The second greatest value Sam Hughes apartment is the 5 bedroom 2 bath Model at Sahuaro Point Villas - 2326 N 6th Avenute starting at $2,249 with a $1.13 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cottages at Tucson | Bloomfield 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
Sahuaro Point Villas - 2326 N 6th Avenute | 5 bedroom 2 bath | 5BR,2BA | $1.13 |
The U at Park | 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | $800 Per Bedroom| 25-2... | 2BR,2BA | $0.45 |
Zona Verde | 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed) ... | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.54 |
Riata Court Apartments | 4 Bedroom / 4 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.50 |
The Mark Tucson | 3x3 - Chelsea | 3BR,3BA | $1.11 |
Bellevue Tower Apartments | Tower 2X2-RQ | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
Cottonwood Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Del Rey Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Midtown on 2nd | one bedroom - remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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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?
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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 $829.
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 $6,800.
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 419 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 $1,092 which is $5,708 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sam Hughes.
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