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Shaheen Estates, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shaheen Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shaheen Estates area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Mountain Shadows Apartments priced from $599. Commons At Monte Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Shaheen Estates apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Commons At Monte VistaStudio -Studio,1BA$650
Del Rey ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$650
Tucson TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$650
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AWinter Special 1 Bedroom- One Month FREE Rent!1BR,1BA$650
Villas Los DuraznosStudioStudio,1BA$679
Latitude 32StudioStudio,1BA$684
Metro Tucson * Newly Remodeled Units*SPOOKY SPECIALS ALL ONE BEDROOMS1BR,1BA$695
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$699
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaheen Estates, AZ

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shaheen Estates area is the $1.20 price per square foot Tower 2X1R Model at Bellevue Tower Apartments in the in the Palo Verde neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Shaheen Estates apartment is the C1LUXC Model at Waters Edge starting at $1,195 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Cragin-Keeling neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shaheen Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bellevue Tower ApartmentsTower 2X1R2BR,1BA$1.20
Waters EdgeC1LUXC2BR,2BA$1.21
Del Rey Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Monte Vista3x13BR,1BA$0.92
The U at Park - Near The U of APrivate Bedroom in a 2 Bedroom LIMITED TIME OFF...2BR,2BA$0.87
Copper House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260741BR,1BA$1.05
Union On Bellevue - Near The U of AWinter Special | Entire 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom A...2BR,1BA$0.92
An active desert locale that's perfect for commuters~SAVE YOUR MONEY FOR THE HOLIDAYS, AND PAY NO R...2BR,1BA$1.05
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of AWinter Special 1 Bedroom- One Month FREE Rent!1BR,1BA$1.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shaheen Estates, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #6

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Tucson. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Shaheen Estates Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

40 / 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 Shaheen Estates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shaheen Estates?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shaheen Estates is under $699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shaheen Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Shaheen Estates is Union on Santa Rita - Near The U of A which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Shaheen Estates costs $1,615.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shaheen Estates?

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 218 regular apartments in Shaheen Estates 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 Shaheen Estates?

Cheap apartments in Shaheen Estates have an average cost of $1,079 which is $536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shaheen Estates.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!