
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (12 Rentals)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tucson Studio Apartments | $1,101 | $819 | $1,545 |
| South Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $560 | $2,072 |
| South Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $440 | $2,750 |
| South Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $799 | $3,600 |
| South Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $699 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 12 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. Campus Crossings on 8th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable South Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction at Ironhorse | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $699 |
| Campus Crossings on 8th Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $795 |
| One North Fifth Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $835 |
| Herbert Residential | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Welcome to The Flats Downtown! | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Tucson, AZ
As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Tucson area is the $0.96 price per square foot Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,334. The second greatest value South Tucson apartment is the C2 -Three Bedroom Model at The Flin starting at $2,642 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the South Tucson 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottages at Tucson | Milledge 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.96 |
| The Flin | C2 -Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| The Mark Tucson | 3x3 - Camden | 3BR,3BA | $1.10 |
| 255 North | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Sonoran On 9th | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26099 | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26047 | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Wildcat Canyon Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Campus Crossings on 8th Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Welcome to The Flats Downtown! | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| One North Fifth Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
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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 Welcome to The Flats Downtown! which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in South Tucson costs $1,837.
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 140 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 $1,136 which is $701 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Tucson.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ
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I'm Larry, a long-time local resident, and I'm happy to be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. I moved here with my family in 1997 for a job transfer from the Midwest.

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