Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Rita Park Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (93 Rentals)

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15 W 5th St
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15 W 5th St

15 W 5th StTucson, AZ 85705
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Union on 6th
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Union on 6th

316 E 6th StTucson, AZ 85705
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Borden Court
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Borden Court

231 E 33rd StTucson, AZ 85713
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Spanish Trail Suites
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Spanish Trail Suites

305 E Benson HwyTucson, AZ 85713
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Cherry Park Studios
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Park Studios

222 S Cherry AveTucson, AZ 85719
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Santa Rita Park, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Rita Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Rita Park area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sahara priced from $649. Santa Cruz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Santa Rita Park apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 285Studio,1BA$649
Santa CruzStudioStudio,1BA$650
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
Tucson Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$731
Broadmoor Apartments1-STUStudio,1BA$749
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
Westside Commons1x11BR,1BA$805
Lantana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B1BR,1BA$859

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Rita Park, AZ

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Rita Park area is the $0.52 price per square foot Lumpkin 4x4.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $929. The second greatest value Santa Rita Park apartment is the 3x3 - Camden Model at The Mark Tucson starting at $1,185 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the South Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Rita Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages at TucsonLumpkin 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.52
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.32
Valle Del SurYour new home is waiting for you at Valle del s...3BR,2BA$1.62
The Flash Tucson ResidentialLive/Work1BR,1BA$1.62
La Racqueta262BR,2BA$1.24
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 432232BR,1BA$1.60
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.85
Tucson Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Highland Park Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42

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Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arizona including Santa Rita Park, Tucson, and the greater Tucson area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Rita Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Santa Rita Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Rita Park is under $859.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Rita Park?

The cheapest apartment in Santa Rita Park is Tucson Boulevard Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Santa Rita Park costs $1,775.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Rita Park?

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 416 regular apartments in Santa Rita Park 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 Rita Park?

Cheap apartments in Santa Rita Park have an average cost of $1,432 which is $343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Rita Park.

Expert Rental Resources

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

Written by: Larry Allen

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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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