Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Cruz Southwest Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (54 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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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 |
---|---|---|---|
Santa Cruz Southwest Studio Apartments | $830 | $550 | $1,428 |
Santa Cruz Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,017 | $835 | $1,660 |
Santa Cruz Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,154 | $1,025 | $2,186 |
Santa Cruz Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $1,299 | $3,350 |
Santa Cruz Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $2,050 | $2,050 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Santa Cruz Southwest Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 7 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 $1,187 which is $863 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Cruz Southwest.
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