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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 $695. Here are the most affordable Santa Cruz Southwest apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa CruzStudioStudio,1BA$650
San MateoS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$695
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz Southwest, AZ

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Cruz Southwest area is the $1.74 price per square foot Ironwood Model at Tucson Landing in the in the Holiday Isle neighborhood starting from $1,999. 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 $1,700 with a $1.62 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.
Tucson LandingIronwood3BR,2BA$1.74
Valle Del SurYour new home is waiting for you at Valle del s...3BR,2BA$1.62
The Flash Tucson ResidentialFlash 894 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.62
Mountain Lakes ApartmentsMay Special $99.00 AOC -Tu Nuevo Hogar2BR,1BA$1.73
Rincon Country West RV ResortPark Model1BR,1BA$1.93
Buenas @ 1310 Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.75
Mission Creek ApartmentsUpgraded 1x11BR,1BA$1.97
San MateoS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.78
Santa CruzStudioStudio ,1BA$1.88
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio ,1BA$2.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz Southwest

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Cruz Southwest?

There are currently 183 Apartments for Rent in Santa Cruz Southwest, AZ with pricing that ranges from $650 to $5,175. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Cruz Southwest ranging from $700 to $2,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Cruz Southwest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Cruz Southwest ranges from $700 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,275.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Cruz Southwest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Cruz Southwest range from $1,375 to $5,175, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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