Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $600 (33 Rentals)

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114 N jacobus ave, Unit #2

114 N jacobus ave
TucsonAZ85705
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25 W 18th St
$1,200 - $1,800
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25 W 18th St

25 W 18th StTucson, AZ 85701
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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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312 E 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

312 E 24th St

312 E 24th StTucson, AZ 85713

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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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The Julian Drew
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Julian Drew

182 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85701

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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801 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85719
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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 One North Fifth Apartments priced from $820. 312 E 24th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable South Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
One North Fifth ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$820
312 E 24th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$875
Park Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 432232BR,1BA$875
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$899
Railroad in TucsonUnit number 11BR,1BA$975
Wildcat Canyon Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Agave 350A1s1BR,1BA$1,199
Monier ApartmentsStudio - A1 ALTStudio,1BA$1,338

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Tucson, AZ

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Tucson area is the $0.86 price per square foot Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value South Tucson apartment is the C2 -Three Bedroom Model at The Flin starting at $2,583 with a $1.86 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.
Cottages at TucsonMilledge 3x33BR,3BA$0.86
The FlinC2 -Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.86
The Mark Tucson4x4 - Davenport4BR,4BA$1.01
The FlashFlash 894 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.62
Sonoran On 9th2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 267172BR,1BA$1.59
312 E 24th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.03
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 600212BR,1BA$1.54
Wildcat Canyon Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00
One North FifthS1Studio ,1BA$1.86

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arizona, including Tucson. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,338.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Tucson is Railroad in Tucson which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in South Tucson costs $2,048.

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 122 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 $1,284 which is $764 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Tucson.

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