Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shaheen Estates Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $300 (105 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 2 Beds unit found at Union On Bellevue priced from $387. An active desert locale that's perfect has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. Here are the most affordable Shaheen Estates apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union On BellevueNOW LEASING- SHARED ROOM IN 2X1- ONLY $387.50/M...2BR,1BA$387
An active desert locale that's perfect~ $500.00 LOOK & LEASE ~ Affordable Junior Suit...1BR,1BA$495
Monte Vist Commons0x1Studio,1BA$575
Yugo Tucson Campus5 Bed, 5 Bath Classic B Renovated5BR,5BA$589
Midtown on 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$595
College Town Tucson$1450 | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 868 Sq Feet2BR,2BA$625
Villas Los Duraznos1 X 11BR,1BA$649
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$649
Commons At Monte VistaStudio -Studio,1BA$650
Del Rey ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaheen Estates, AZ

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shaheen Estates area is the $0.88 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 $1,749. The second greatest value Shaheen Estates apartment is the Private Bedroom in a 2 Bedroom LIMITED TIME OFF... Model at The U at Park starting at $799 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$0.88
The U at ParkPrivate Bedroom in a 2 Bedroom LIMITED TIME OFF...2BR,2BA$0.45
Del Rey Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.18
2334 N Richey Blvd, Unit 02334 N Richey Blvd2BR,1BA$1.11
Midtown on Seneca2x1 B2BR,1BA$1.02
Union On BellevueLimited Time Offer private bedroom $7252BR,1BA$0.92
Copper House1x11BR,1BA$1.26
The Lowell Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.24
Villas del Paraiso1X11BR,1BA$1.23
Monte Vist Commons0x1Studio ,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shaheen Estates, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #7

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

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 $650.

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 $1,649.

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 325 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 $1,048 which is $601 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shaheen Estates.

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