
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (11 Rentals)
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209 N Tyndall Ave, Unit 209 #2

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MOUNTAIN PLAZA
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South Tucson, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Tucson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Tucson Studio Apartments | $1,182 | $850 | $1,438 |
South Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $560 | $2,022 |
South Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $440 | $2,750 |
South Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $625 | $3,600 |
South Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,320 | $699 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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Cheapest Available South Tucson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Tucson area of Tucson, AZ is a 4 Beds unit found at Junction at Ironhorse priced from $699. Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $827. Here are the most affordable South Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Junction at Ironhorse | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $699 |
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $827 |
University Vista Student Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Herbert Residential | Studio | Studio,1BA | $919 |
MOUNTAIN PLAZA | 2x1DR | 2BR,1BA | $1,059 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Tucson, AZ
As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Tucson area is the $1.51 price per square foot 1 Bed 1.5 Bath B Model at McCormick in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,724. The second greatest value South Tucson apartment is the C2 Model at 255 North starting at $1,799 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Menlo Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Tucson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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McCormick | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath B | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
255 North | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
The Mark Tucson | 3x3 - Camden | 3BR,3BA | $1.27 |
Sonoran On 9th | 2 BEDROOM NEAR UNIVERSITY-PRELEASING FOR 2025!!! | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
University Vista Student Apartments | 2B/1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
MOUNTAIN PLAZA | 2x1DRWD | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Wildcat Canyon Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Campus Crossings on 8th Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
209 N Tyndall Ave, Unit 209 #2 | 209 N Tyndall Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Tucson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Tucson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Tucson is under $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in South Tucson is University Vista Student Apartments which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in South Tucson costs $1,599.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Tucson?
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 145 regular apartments in South Tucson 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 South Tucson?
Cheap apartments in South Tucson have an average cost of $1,214 which is $385 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Tucson.
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