Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Cruz Southwest Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (9 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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Cruz River Apartments1X11BR,1BA$729
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio,1BA$775
San MateoStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valle Del SurFall In Love at Valle Del Sur! Call us today! (...4BR,2BA$1.09
The Baffert at Five Points3 Bed/2 bath (Loft)3BR,2BA$3.03
Rio Seco Apartments2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.38
Mountain Lakes Apartments(*.*) VENGAN AL OPEN HOUSE 6/20 & 6.27 ALL DAY ...2BR,1BA$1.73
Rincon Country West RV ResortPark Model1BR,1BA$1.93
Buenas @ 1310 Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.75
Mission Creek ApartmentsUpgraded 1x11BR,1BA$1.88
Santa Cruz River Apartments1x1 R1BR,1BA$1.98
San MateoStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio ,1BA$2.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Santa Cruz Southwest, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #112

Among neighborhoods in Tucson, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet 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

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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