Cheap Homes for Rent in the Shaheen Estates Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $600 (122 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 Fort Lowell Place Apartments priced from $493. 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
Fort Lowell Place Apartments"UP TO ONE MONTH FREE" | Jr Suite Apartment Hom...1BR,1BA$493
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Monte Vista CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$600
2935-2953 N Alvernon Way0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$600
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$645
Catalina Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$649
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$649
Villas los DuraznosStudio1BR,1BA$679
Villas del ParaisoA1 1x11BR,1BA$699
The Fountains0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26063Studio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaheen Estates, AZ

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shaheen Estates area is the $1.08 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 51807 Model at Sahuaro Point Villas in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Shaheen Estates apartment is the 3x3 A Model at oLiv Tucson starting at $1,175 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Sam Hughes 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 Villas5 Bedroom 2 Bath - 518075BR,2BA$1.08
oLiv Tucson3x3 A3BR,3BA$1.08
Malibu Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Surf Lodge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Blacklidge CourtTownhouse2BR,1BA$1.14
1 E Navajo Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.12
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Catalina Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.12
Fort Lowell Place Apartments"UP TO ONE MONTH FREE" | Jr Suite Apartment Hom...1BR,1BA$1.12

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shaheen Estates

What type of rentals are currently available in Shaheen Estates?

There are currently 1289 Apartments for Rent in Shaheen Estates, AZ with pricing that ranges from $440 to $4,580. There are also 255 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shaheen Estates ranging from $600 to $5,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shaheen Estates?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shaheen Estates ranges from $600 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,346.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shaheen Estates?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shaheen Estates range from $879 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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