Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Cruz Southwest Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (7 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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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

3668 S Belmar AveTucson, 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 The Missions at Sentinel Peak priced from $775. San Mateo 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
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio,1BA$775
San MateoStudioStudio,1BA$775
Mission Creek ApartmentsUpgraded 1x11BR,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz Southwest, AZ

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Cruz Southwest area is the $3.03 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 bath (Loft) Model at The Baffert at Five Points in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Santa Cruz Southwest apartment is the Your new home is waiting for you at Valle del s... Model at Valle Del Sur starting at $1,550 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the South Park 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.
The Baffert at Five Points3 Bed/2 bath (Loft)3BR,2BA$3.03
Valle Del SurYour new home is waiting for you at Valle del s...3BR,2BA$1.48
Mountain Lakes Apartments"Descuentos especiales: Ahorre dinero en el alq...2BR,1BA$1.73
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$1.99
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 $1,550.

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

The cheapest apartment in Santa Cruz Southwest is The Missions at Sentinel Peak which is listed at $799, 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 13 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 $682 which is $1,368 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Cruz Southwest.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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