Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Cruz Southwest Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (9 Rentals)
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The Missions at Sentinel Peak
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Santa Cruz Southwest, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Cruz Southwest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Santa Cruz Southwest Studio Apartments | $913 | $550 | $1,390 |
Santa Cruz Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $990 | $750 | $1,660 |
Santa Cruz Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,127 | $1,025 | $2,186 |
Santa Cruz Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,310 | $3,350 |
Santa Cruz Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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Cheapest Available Santa Cruz Southwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Cruz Southwest area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Santa Cruz River Apartments priced from $729. The Missions at Sentinel Peak has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Santa Cruz Southwest apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Santa Cruz River Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $729 |
The Missions at Sentinel Peak | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
San Mateo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $777 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz Southwest, AZ
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Cruz Southwest area is the $1.09 price per square foot Fall In Love at Valle Del Sur! Call us today! (... Model at Valle Del Sur in the in the South Park neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Santa Cruz Southwest apartment is the 3 Bed/2 bath (Loft) Model at The Baffert at Five Points starting at $3,350 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the South Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Cruz Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Valle Del Sur | Fall In Love at Valle Del Sur! Call us today! (... | 4BR,2BA | $1.09 |
The Baffert at Five Points | 3 Bed/2 bath (Loft) | 3BR,2BA | $3.03 |
Rio Seco Apartments | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Mountain Lakes Apartments | (*.*) VENGAN AL OPEN HOUSE 6/20 & 6.27 ALL DAY ... | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Rincon Country West RV Resort | Park Model | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Buenas @ 1310 Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Mission Creek Apartments | Upgraded 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Santa Cruz River Apartments | 1x1 R | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
San Mateo | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
The Missions at Sentinel Peak | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSanta Cruz Southwest, Tucson, AZ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Santa Cruz Southwest Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ
Walk Score®
43 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Cruz Southwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Santa Cruz Southwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Cruz Southwest is under $2,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Cruz Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Cruz Southwest is Santa Cruz River Apartments which is listed at $729, while the average apartment in Santa Cruz Southwest costs $2,050.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Cruz Southwest?
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 8 regular apartments in Santa Cruz Southwest 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 Santa Cruz Southwest?
Cheap apartments in Santa Cruz Southwest have an average cost of $1,143 which is $907 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Cruz Southwest.
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