Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Heights Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (15 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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Broadway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

20 N Leonora AveTucson, AZ 85711
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La Hacienda
Studio Apartments

La Hacienda

6161 E Pima StTucson, AZ 85712
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Bellevue Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Apartments

5330 E BellevueTucson, AZ 85712
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Condominium at Williams Centre ICasafina Remodeled 1x11BR,1BA$405
Sedona SpringsStudioStudio,1BA$695
BELLA FLORA1 STUStudio,1BA$719
The Edison ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
The Enclave Apartment HomesS1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bellevue Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.38
The Place at Broadway EastB1 / Palo Verde2BR,2BA$1.41
Icon Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.21
Carondelet ApartmentsThe Metro1BR,1BA$1.37
Ridgepointe ApartmentsA1 | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Sycamore Creek ApartmentsN | 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Bellevue Gardens ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Peaks at RedingtonJunior - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Shadowtree Apartment Homes1x1S1BR,1BA$1.42
The Place at Wilmot North1x1 A21BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Thunderbird Heights, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #112

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

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3.0
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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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