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Cheapest Available Southeast Tucson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Tucson area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sienna Ridge priced from $599. Summit Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Southeast Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Summit RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Ben Val Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$599
Standard RaintreeStudio SilverStudio,1BA$649
947 N Alvernon Way0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$675
Aspen GroveAspen Grove - 1525-...Studio,1BA$695
Sunflower ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Canyon OaksModel C1BR,1BA$696
The Vintage Apartments5501BR,1BA$699
The Circa Apartments?ACT FAST - Offer Ends Soon!?Studio,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Tucson, AZ

As of August 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Tucson area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 4038-4046 E Fairmount St in the in the Sam Hughes neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Southeast Tucson apartment is the The Cosmopolitan Model at Carondelet Apartments starting at $1,170 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the El G.H.E.K.O. 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.
4038-4046 E Fairmount St3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.94
Carondelet ApartmentsThe Cosmopolitan2BR,2BA$1.08
The Place at Wilmot North2x2 B32BR,2BA$1.07
Parkview Manor2br/2bath2BR,2BA$1.00
Harrison ParkBoulders2BR,2BA$1.12
Green Leaf At BroadwayTwo Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Villa del Vista2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.94
Pavilions at Pantano Apartments2B (803 to 819 sf)2BR,1BA$1.07
Le Mirador Condominiums1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.09
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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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 $699.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Tucson is Canyon Oaks which is listed at $696, while the average apartment in Southeast Tucson costs $1,068.

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 47 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 $252 which is $816 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Tucson.

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