Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $500 (20 Rentals)

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Morris Duplex' Tucson
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Duplex' Tucson

5733 S Morris BlvdTucson, AZ 85706
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Olive Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Apartments

201 E Olive StTucson, AZ 85706

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711-741 E Bilby Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

711-741 E Bilby Rd

711-741 E Bilby RdTucson, AZ 85706
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Newport at Rodeo
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Newport at Rodeo

5301 S Nogales HwyTucson, AZ 85706
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The Apex - Tucson
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Apex - Tucson

334 W Valencia RdTucson, AZ 85706
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Icon on Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Icon on Park

5650 S Park AveTucson, AZ 85706
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Palomino Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palomino Crossing

750 E Irvington RdTucson, AZ 85714

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Colores Del Sol
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colores Del Sol

5933 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85706
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Cheapest Available Sunnyside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunnyside area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Icon on Park priced from $784. Palomino Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Sunnyside apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Icon on Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$784
Palomino CrossingDeluxe 1x11BR,1BA$795
The Axis - Tucson Apartments1+1 Down1BR,1BA$859
Solano Springs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$874
The Apex - Tucson3+2 Up3BR,2BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, AZ

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside area is the $1.52 price per square foot 3+2 Down Model at The Apex - Tucson in the in the 12th Avenue - Valencia Road neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Sunnyside apartment is the 411 E Thoroughbred St Model at 411 E Thoroughbred St, Unit 411 Thoroughbred starting at $1,300 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Cherry Avenue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Apex - Tucson3+2 Down3BR,2BA$1.52
411 E Thoroughbred St, Unit 411 Thoroughbred411 E Thoroughbred St2BR,1BA$1.47
Rio Azul ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
The Axis - Tucson Apartments1+1 Down1BR,1BA$1.55
Solano Springs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Palomino Crossing1x1 Fully Upgraded1BR,1BA$2.03
Icon on Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyside Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunnyside?

The cheapest apartment in Sunnyside is Icon on Park which is listed at $784, while the average apartment in Sunnyside costs $1,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunnyside?

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 17 regular apartments in Sunnyside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.