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River Oaks
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River Oaks

7730 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85710
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Southeast Tucson, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Tucson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Tucson area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Toscana Cove Apartments priced from $595. Casa De Caro Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Southeast Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Toscana Cove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$595
Casa De Caro Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$595
Sedona SpringsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Summit RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Standard RaintreeStudio SilverStudio,1BA$649
Eastpointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 261041BR,1BA$679
Canyon OaksModel A1BR,1BA$679
BELLA FLORA1 STUStudio,1BA$689
BrookwoodA11BR,1BA$692

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Tucson, AZ

As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Tucson area is the $0.99 price per square foot 4 Beds, 3 Baths Model at LUXURY DUPLEX in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Southeast Tucson apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Taylor Heights starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Tucson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LUXURY DUPLEX4 Beds, 3 Baths4BR,3BA$0.99
Taylor Heights2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.00
Sabrina's PlaceSunset3BR,2BA$1.09
Catalina VistaTwo Bedroom, All Utilities Included | At AZ 1st...2BR,2BA$1.19
4424 Bellevue Newly Renovated Apartments with All Appliances Included!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Icon Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Carondelet ApartmentsThe Metro1BR,1BA$1.20
The Onyx ApartmentsLETS GET YOU APPROVED AS SOON AS TOMORROW! LOW ...1BR,1BA$1.20
Emerald Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Tucson. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Tucson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Tucson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Tucson is under $692.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Tucson is Toscana Cove Apartments which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Southeast Tucson costs $1,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast 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 56 regular apartments in Southeast 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 Southeast Tucson?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Tucson have an average cost of $169 which is $1,631 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast 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

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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.