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

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Sahara
$599 - $1,150
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Sahara

919 N Stone AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Tucson Terrace
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$750 - $1,150
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$735 - $1,135
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Tucson Terrace

3493 E Lind RdTucson, AZ 85716
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$830 - $1,375

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1345 E Grant Rd

TucsonAZ85719
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Sandstone Apartment Homes
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$849 - $1,399
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$684 - $1,234
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Sandstone Apartment Homes

405 E Prince RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Campbell Ranch
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$849 - $1,599
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Campbell Ranch

2000 E Roger RdTucson, AZ 85719
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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 Fort Lowell Place Apartments priced from $495. Zona Verde Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Shaheen Estates apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fort Lowell Place ApartmentsJunior Suite | At AZ 1st Realty, we think movin...1BR,1BA$495
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4BA$595
Midtown on 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$595
SaharaStudio 285Studio,1BA$599
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$649
Latitude 32StudioStudio,1BA$660
Villas Los DuraznosStudioStudio,1BA$679
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 29791Studio,1BA$679
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio,1BA$690
Metro Tucson ApartmentsSTART THE NEW YEAR OFF WITH SAVINGS!1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaheen Estates, AZ

As of March 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shaheen Estates area is the $0.34 price per square foot 1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed) Model at Zona Verde Apartments in the in the North University neighborhood starting from $595. The second greatest value Shaheen Estates apartment is the The MacDaddy Model at Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only! starting at $1,499 with a $1.05 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.
Zona Verde Apartments1-Bedroom Suite In A Townhouse (By the Bed)4BR,4.5BA$0.34
Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only!The MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.05
Bellevue TowerGarden Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.18
Midtown on Seneca2x1 B2BR,1BA$1.08
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
The Lowell Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 337181BR,1BA$1.21
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio ,1BA$1.08
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
The Fountains0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 29153Studio ,1BA$1.23
Fort Lowell Place ApartmentsJunior Suite | At AZ 1st Realty, we think movin...1BR,1BA$1.13

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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!

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 $695.

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

The cheapest apartment in Shaheen Estates is Fort Lowell Place Apartments which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Shaheen Estates costs $1,599.

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 259 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 $1,194 which is $405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shaheen Estates.

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