Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Heights Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Vista De Catalina
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista De Catalina

5770 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85711
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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20 N Leonora AveTucson, AZ 85711
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Tucson

5330 E BellevueTucson, AZ 85712
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property at 1620 N Wilmot Rd

$850 - $1,150

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1620 N Wilmot Rd

TucsonAZ85712
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Thunderbird Heights, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thunderbird Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thunderbird Heights area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sedona Springs priced from $599. Villas las Toronjas EP has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $759. Here are the most affordable Thunderbird Heights apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sedona SpringsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Villas las Toronjas EPStudio 1Studio,1BA$759
Catalina Village ApartmentsStudio FloorplanStudio,1BA$780
Executive ApartmentsApply Today- Pay $299 at Move in (OAC)1BR,1BA$799
Sycamore Creek ApartmentsN | StudioStudio,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thunderbird Heights, AZ

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thunderbird Heights area is the $1.30 price per square foot Two bedroom two bathroom Model at The Beverly on 5th in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,370. The second greatest value Thunderbird Heights apartment is the B2 | Two Bedroom Model at Ridgepointe Apartments starting at $1,431 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Avondale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thunderbird Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Beverly on 5thTwo bedroom two bathroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Ridgepointe ApartmentsB2 | Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
The Place at Wilmot North2x2 B32BR,2BA$1.04
Marquee on 5th2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.46
Icon Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Carondelet ApartmentsThe Metro1BR,1BA$1.24
Catalina Village Apartments1x1 Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.62
Shadowtree Apartment Homes1x1S1BR,1BA$1.50
Eastgate Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.62
Sedona SpringsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56

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Thunderbird Heights, Tucson, AZ

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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 $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thunderbird Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Thunderbird Heights is Sedona Springs which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Thunderbird Heights costs $1,649.

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 13 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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