Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $500 (24 Rentals)

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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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Solano Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solano Springs

6340 S Santa Clara AveTucson, 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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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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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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Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunnyside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunnyside area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at El Conquistador priced from $779. Icon on Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $784. Here are the most affordable Sunnyside apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El ConquistadorStudioStudio,1BA$779
Icon on Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$784
Icon on Midvale1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$820
Casa Bonita Apartments1 X 1 (HOME 50%)1BR,1BA$837
Mission Creek ApartmentsUpgraded 1x11BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, AZ

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside area is the $1.52 price per square foot $99 First Months Rent! Call today 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 Fall In Love at Casa Bonita for only $99 on fir... Model at Casa Bonita Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the 12th Avenue - Valencia Road 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 - Tucson$99 First Months Rent! Call today3BR,2BA$1.52
Casa Bonita ApartmentsFall In Love at Casa Bonita for only $99 on fir...1BR,1BA$1.50
Casa BellaOne Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1.68
Rincon Country West RV ResortPark Model1BR,1BA$1.93
Icon on Midvale1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
The Axis - Tucson ApartmentsFIRST MONTH HALF OFF WITH APPROVED CREDIT!!1BR,1BA$1.55
Solano Springs1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Palomino Crossing1x1 Fully Upgraded1BR,1BA$2.03
Icon on Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Mission Creek ApartmentsUpgraded 1x11BR,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #174

Among neighborhoods in Tucson, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Sunnyside Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,125.

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 5 regular apartments in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside?

Cheap apartments in Sunnyside have an average cost of $174 which is $951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunnyside.

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