
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $500 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sunnyside area of Tucson.


Solano Springs

Morris Duplex' Tucson

Olive Apartments

Villa Vaquero Apartments

5001-5007 S Liberty Ave

Tri-plex, SFR and Duplex

Southland Mobile Home Park
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5720-5726 S Morris Blvd

711-741 E Bilby Rd

701-711 E Alvord Rd

Newport at Rodeo

6207-6213 S Morris Blvd

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5748-5758 S Park Ave

5740 S Nogales Hwy
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Emery Mobile Home Park

6300 S Dunton Ave

6414-6428 S Fontana Ave

Snug Harbor Mobile Home Park

5-Plex

4-Plex

120-134 W Nebraska

407 W Utah St
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511-529 W Dakota Dr

501-527 W Utah St

5755 S Fontana Ave

826 W Utah St

5949 S Fontana Ave

Tri-plex on Thoroughbred

411 W Utah St

Desert Moon Mobile Home Park
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5815-5823 S Fontana Ave

The Apex Tucson

Icon on Park

Casa Grande Village Apartments

Palomino Crossing

Valencia Gardens Apartments

Colores Del Sol

Rodeo View Apartments
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5816-5838 S Morris Blvd
Sunnyside, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunnyside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $907 | $795 | $940 |
| Sunnyside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,178 | $999 | $1,238 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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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 $649. Olive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Sunnyside apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icon on Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Olive Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Solano Springs | A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Palomino Crossing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| The Axis Tucson | 1+1 Down | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| The Apex Tucson | NOW TAKING SECTION 8 APPLICANTS!! | 2BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, AZ
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside area is the $1.63 price per square foot B1: 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Solano Springs in the in the 12th Avenue - Valencia Road neighborhood starting from $1,238. The second greatest value Sunnyside apartment is the NOW TAKING SECTION 8 APPLICANTS!! Model at The Apex Tucson starting at $1,049 with a $1.55 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solano Springs | B1: 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| The Apex Tucson | NOW TAKING SECTION 8 APPLICANTS!! | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Icon on Park | A - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Axis Tucson | 1+1 Down | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Palomino Crossing | 1x1 Fully Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Olive Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyside Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment is $649 at Icon on Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunnyside is starting from $875 at Icon on Park.
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