Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Cruz Southwest Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $450 (40 Rentals)

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property at 631 S Bean Ave

$975

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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631 S Bean Ave

TucsonAZ85701
property at 416 E 19th St

$1,100

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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416 E 19th St

TucsonAZ85701

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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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property at 234 E 32nd St

$750 - $950

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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234 E 32nd St

TucsonAZ85713

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19 W Veterans Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

19 W Veterans Blvd

19 W Veterans BlvdTucson, AZ 85713
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312 E 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

312 E 24th St

312 E 24th StTucson, 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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Verde Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Verde Plaza

2424 S Cottonwood LnTucson, AZ 85713
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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 2 Beds unit found at 916 S 4th Avenue - Casitas Del Oeste priced from $750. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
916 S 4th Avenue - Casitas Del Oeste2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$750
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio,1BA$775
Mission Creek Apartments1x1 Upgraded1BR,1BA$775
125 East 34th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
19 W Veterans Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$850
San MateoA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$873
419-423 E 32nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
312 E 24th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$875
Mountain Lakes Apartments1+1 LI1BR,1BA$995
Santa CruzTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz Southwest, AZ

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Cruz Southwest area is the $1.28 price per square foot 4+2 Town House Model at Valle Del Sur in the in the South Park neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Santa Cruz Southwest apartment is the Flash 894 2 Bed Model at The Flash Tucson Residential starting at $1,445 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 Sur4+2 Town House4BR,2BA$1.28
The Flash Tucson ResidentialFlash 894 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.62
312 E 24th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.13
916 S 4th Avenue - Casitas Del Oeste2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
Mountain Lakes ApartmentsSolicita hoy mismo y múdate tan pronto como te ...2BR,1BA$1.73
Santa CruzTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.46
19 W Veterans Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.21
Rincon Country West RV ResortPark Model1BR,1BA$1.93
Mission Creek Apartments1x1 Deluxe Fully Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.92
San MateoA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83

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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 $1,025.

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

The cheapest apartment in Santa Cruz Southwest is Mission Creek Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Santa Cruz Southwest costs $1,040.

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 3 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 $271 which is $769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Cruz Southwest.

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