Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Cruz Southwest Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (34 Rentals)

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Borden Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Borden Court

231 E 33rd StTucson, AZ 85713
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Spanish Trail Suites
Studio Apartments

Spanish Trail Suites

305 E Benson HwyTucson, AZ 85713
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Belmar Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

3668 S Belmar AveTucson, AZ 85713
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Verde Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Verde Plaza

2424 S Cottonwood LnTucson, AZ 85713
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Rio Seco Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rio Seco Apartments

1440 W Irvington RdTucson, AZ 85746
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Westlake Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Village

1502 W Ajo WayTucson, AZ 85713
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Santa Cruz Southwest, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Cruz Southwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Cruz Southwest area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Santa Cruz priced from $650. San Mateo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $736. Here are the most affordable Santa Cruz Southwest apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa CruzStudioStudio,1BA$650
San MateoStudioStudio,1BA$736
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio,1BA$775
Buenas @ 1310 Apartments2x12BR,1BA$930
Mission Creek Apartments1x1 Fully Upgraded1BR,1BA$935
Rincon Country West RV ResortPark Model1BR,1BA$1,150
Tucson LandingSaguaroStudio,1BA$1,295
Valle Del Sur2+22BR,2BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz Southwest, AZ

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Cruz Southwest area is the $1.62 price per square foot Move-In Special – Don’t Miss Out! Model at Valle Del Sur in the in the South Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Santa Cruz Southwest apartment is the Live/Work Model at The Flash Tucson Residential starting at $1,495 with a $1.62 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valle Del SurMove-In Special – Don’t Miss Out!3BR,2BA$1.62
The Flash Tucson ResidentialLive/Work1BR,1BA$1.62
519 S 5th Ave, Unit 519519 S 5th Ave1BR,1BA$1.53
515 S 5th Ave, Unit 515 South 5th Avenue515 S 5th Ave1BR,1BA$1.77
Rincon Country West RV ResortPark Model1BR,1BA$1.93
Buenas @ 1310 Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.75
Mission Creek Apartments1x1 Fully Upgraded1BR,1BA$2.08
San MateoStudioStudio ,1BA$1.89
Santa CruzStudioStudio ,1BA$1.88
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio ,1BA$2.27

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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 $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Cruz Southwest?

The cheapest apartment in Santa Cruz Southwest is Santa Cruz which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Santa Cruz Southwest costs $2,200.

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 6 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 $825 which is $1,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Cruz Southwest.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ

Written by: Larry Allen

I'm Larry, a long-time local resident, and I'm happy to be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. I moved here with my family in 1997 for a job transfer from the Midwest.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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