Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $549 (34 Rentals)

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property at 631 S Bean Ave
$975

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Base Rent$975
Total Monthly Price$975
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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631 S Bean Ave

TucsonAZ85701

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property at 416 E 19th St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100
Total Monthly Price$1,100
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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416 E 19th St

TucsonAZ85701

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Don Martin Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Don Martin Apartments

605 E 9th StTucson, AZ 85705
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Park Avenue Apartments
Studio Apartments

Park Avenue Apartments

215 N Park AveTucson, AZ 85719
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312 E 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

312 E 24th St

312 E 24th StTucson, AZ 85713

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property at 312 E 24th St
$875
2 Bedroom Rentals
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312 E 24th St

TucsonAZ85713
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San Carlos
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Carlos

71 E 13th StTucson, AZ 85701
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West End Station
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West End Station

855 W Congress StTucson, AZ 85745
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South Tucson, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Tucson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Tucson area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Westwood Apartments priced from $549. 916 S 4th Avenue - Casitas Del Oeste has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable South Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 72825Studio,1BA$549
916 S 4th Avenue - Casitas Del Oeste2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$750
312 E 24th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$875
419-423 E 32nd Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$950
Railroad in TucsonUnit number 11BR,1BA$975
Mountain Plaza Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1,010
Sonoran On 9th2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,205
Agave 350A31BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Tucson, AZ

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Tucson area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath B plus Den Model at McCormick in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,365. The second greatest value South Tucson apartment is the Birchmore 2x2.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson starting at $1,399 with a $1.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
McCormick2 Bed 2.5 Bath B plus Den2BR,2.5BA$1.59
Cottages at TucsonBirchmore 2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.00
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Chelsea3BR,3BA$0.99
The Flash Tucson ResidentialFlash 894 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.62
Junction at IronhorseB22BR,2BA$1.15
Sonoran On 9th2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 368232BR,1BA$1.68
312 E 24th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.13
916 S 4th Avenue - Casitas Del Oeste2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
Mountain Plaza Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.64
1119 E 12th St, Unit Studio1119 E 12th StStudio ,1BA$1.38

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Tucson?

The cheapest apartment in South Tucson is 419-423 E 32nd Street which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in South Tucson costs $1,597.

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 107 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 $1,379 which is $218 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Tucson.

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