Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shaheen Estates Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (132 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at An active desert locale that's perfect priced from $495. Commons At Monte Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Shaheen Estates apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
An active desert locale that's perfect** $49.00 Move In ** Junior Suite with Courtyar...1BR,1BA$495
Commons At Monte VistaStudio -Studio,1BA$600
Vertical North ApartmentsLOOK & LEASE $500 EXTRA OFF MOVE IN COST, HURRY...Studio,1BA$625
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$649
Villas Los Duraznos1 X 11BR,1BA$649
Tucson TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$650
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$699
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$699
El Dorado ApartmentsStudio - First Month’s Rent Only $99! *APPLY FREE*Studio,1BA$699
SaharaStudio 285Studio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaheen Estates, AZ

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shaheen Estates area is the $1.08 price per square foot 5 bedroom 2 bath Model at Sahuaro Point Villas - 2326 N 6th Avenute in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,149. The second greatest value Shaheen Estates apartment is the 2 BED Model at The U at Park starting at $800 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Central Tucson 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.
Sahuaro Point Villas - 2326 N 6th Avenute5 bedroom 2 bath5BR,2BA$1.08
The U at Park2 BED2BR,2BA$0.45
Bellevue Tower ApartmentsTower 3X2R3BR,2BA$1.21
Monte Vist Commons3x13BR,1BA$1.00
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Shadow Ridge Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.11
An active desert locale that's perfect** $49.00 Move In ** An active desert locale th...2BR,1BA$1.19
Copper House1x11BR,1BA$1.26
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shaheen Estates, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 An active desert locale that's perfect which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Shaheen Estates costs $6,300.

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 323 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 $1,029 which is $5,271 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shaheen Estates.

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