Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Gabriel Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (145 Rentals)

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923 N Swan Rd
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923 N Swan Rd

923 N Swan RdTucson, AZ 85711
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4431 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
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3507 E 3rd St

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San Gabriel, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Gabriel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Gabriel area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at 947 N Alvernon Way priced from $675. Cielo on 5th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable San Gabriel apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
947 N Alvernon Way0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$675
Cielo on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$695
Jerrie Street ApartmentsAdmin Fee Waived! 1st Month Free $299 at move i...1BR,1BA$699
Villas las Mandarinas DEStudio1BR,1BA$699
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
BroadmoorStudioStudio,1BA$749
The Palace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Montclair Apartments1x11BR,1BA$775
Villas de la MontanaStudioStudio,1BA$789
The Springs Apartments1A | The Cove1BR,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Gabriel, AZ

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Gabriel area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 4038-4046 E Fairmount St in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value San Gabriel apartment is the 7C Model at Mountain View Gardens Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Avondale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Gabriel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4038-4046 E Fairmount St3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.94
Mountain View Gardens Apartments7C2BR,2BA$1.14
Cottonwood CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
Bellevue TowerGarden Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
The Onyx ApartmentsLETS GET YOU APPROVED AS SOON AS TOMORROW! LOW ...1BR,1BA$1.20
Rosemont 4Plex2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.24
Palm Garden Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Arcadia ParkTranquility1BR,1BA$1.21

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Arizona including San Gabriel, Tucson, and the greater Tucson area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Gabriel Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Gabriel?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Gabriel is under $790.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Gabriel?

The cheapest apartment in San Gabriel is Jerrie Street Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in San Gabriel costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Gabriel?

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 56 regular apartments in San Gabriel 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 San Gabriel?

Cheap apartments in San Gabriel have an average cost of $412 which is $1,488 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Gabriel.

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