
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Heights Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (15 Rentals)
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Thunderbird Heights, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thunderbird Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Thunderbird Heights Studio Apartments | $848 | $695 | $1,200 |
Thunderbird Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $725 | $4,423 |
Thunderbird Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $850 | $4,791 |
Thunderbird Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $1,450 | $1,989 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Thunderbird Heights Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Thunderbird Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thunderbird Heights area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Condominium at Williams Centre I priced from $405. Sedona Springs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Thunderbird Heights apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Condominium at Williams Centre I | Casafina Remodeled 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $405 |
Sedona Springs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
BELLA FLORA | 1 STU | Studio,1BA | $719 |
The Edison Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
The Enclave Apartment Homes | S1 | Studio,1BA | $749 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thunderbird Heights, AZ
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thunderbird Heights area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Bellevue Apartments in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Thunderbird Heights apartment is the B1 / Palo Verde Model at The Place at Broadway East starting at $1,241 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the El G.H.E.K.O. neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thunderbird Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bellevue Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
The Place at Broadway East | B1 / Palo Verde | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Icon Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Carondelet Apartments | The Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Ridgepointe Apartments | A1 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Sycamore Creek Apartments | N | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Bellevue Gardens Apartments | Large One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Peaks at Redington | Junior - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Shadowtree Apartment Homes | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
The Place at Wilmot North | 1x1 A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thunderbird Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Thunderbird Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thunderbird Heights is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thunderbird Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Thunderbird Heights is The Condominium at Williams Centre I which is listed at $405, while the average apartment in Thunderbird Heights costs $2,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thunderbird Heights?
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 6 regular apartments in Thunderbird Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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