Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $600 (36 Rentals)

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property at 311 N 3rd Ave

$1,385 - $1,795

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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Jun 1

311 N 3rd Ave

TucsonAZ85705

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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
Corporate Housing
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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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The Alamo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alamo Apartments

824 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85719
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VFW Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

VFW Lofts

124 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85701
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Good Rain
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Good Rain

801 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85719
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Sentinel Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sentinel Plaza

125 S Linda AveTucson, AZ 85745
Senior Living
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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 4 Beds unit found at Junction at Ironhorse priced from $699. Westwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable South Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Junction at IronhorseD14BR,4BA$699
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 281132BR,1BA$895
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$899
Railroad in TucsonUnit 121BR,1BA$975
Mountain Plaza Apartments2X1HRWD2BR,1BA$1,200
Sonoran On 9th2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 260992BR,1BA$1,204
Agave 350A1s1BR,1BA$1,225
Monier ApartmentsStudio - A1Studio,1BA$1,235
Two East CongressConsolidatedStudio,1BA$1,295
The Flash Tucson ResidentialFlash 894 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Tucson, AZ

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Tucson area is the $0.52 price per square foot Lumpkin 4x4.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $929. The second greatest value South Tucson apartment is the 3x3 - Camden Model at The Mark Tucson starting at $1,185 with a $1.10 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 TucsonLumpkin 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.52
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Camden3BR,3BA$1.10
The Flash Tucson ResidentialLive/Work1BR,1BA$1.62
Sonoran On 9th2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 448952BR,1BA$1.88
Westwood Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 432232BR,1BA$1.60
Junction at IronhorseA11BR,1BA$2.30
255 NorthA21BR,1BA$2.25
Mountain Plaza Apartments2X1HRWD2BR,1BA$1.95
Herbert ResidentialOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.04
Agave 3501A1BR,1BA$2.44

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South Tucson, Tucson, AZ

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Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Tucson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Tucson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Tucson is at Herbert Residential listed at $899.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Tucson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Tucson Apartment is $975 at Railroad in Tucson.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Tucson Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Tucson is starting from $849 at Junction at Ironhorse.

What is the most affordable South Tucson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Tucson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 255 North and starts from $1,820.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ

Written by: Larry Allen

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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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