Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shaheen Estates Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (247 Rentals)

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3125 N Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85712
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6 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent

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833 N 4th Ave

TucsonAZ85705

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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 for commuters priced from $495. Mountain Shadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. 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 for commutersJunior Suite | At AZ 1st Realty, we think movin...1BR,1BA$495
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Monte Vista CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$600
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$649
Deerfield Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$669
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
Park Vista Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 34404Studio,1BA$679
The Fountains0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26063Studio,1BA$679
Villas los DuraznosStudio1BR,1BA$679
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio,1BA$690

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaheen Estates, AZ

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shaheen Estates area is the $0.48 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 $845. The second greatest value Shaheen Estates apartment is the The MacDaddy Model at Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only! starting at $1,599 with a $1.12 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$0.48
Stone Avenue Standard-Students Only!The MacDaddy2BR,2.5BA$1.12
Casa Presidio ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.16
1 and 2 Bedrooms Great Location with Community Pool and Onsite Laundry! 1/2 of Mile from U of A2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.17
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.09
The Lowell Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 283262BR,1BA$1.06
Copper House Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 27436Studio ,1BA$1.08
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Monte Vista CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.21
An active desert locale that's perfect for commutersJunior Suite | At AZ 1st Realty, we think movin...1BR,1BA$1.13

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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 $690.

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 for commuters which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Shaheen Estates costs $1,541.

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 303 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 $1,155 which is $386 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shaheen Estates.

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