Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Heights Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $480 (31 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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Sedona Springs
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sedona Springs

373 N Wilmot RdTucson, AZ 85711
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Broadway Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

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

Bellevue Tucson

5330 E BellevueTucson, AZ 85712
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property at 1620 N Wilmot Rd
$875 - $1,100
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1620 N Wilmot Rd

TucsonAZ85712
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The Van Buren
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Van Buren

625 N Van Buren AveTucson, AZ 85711
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Carondelet Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carondelet Apartments

6770 E Carondelet DrTucson, AZ 85710
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Pima5739-55
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pima5739-55

5739-5751 E Pima StTucson, AZ 85712
property at 5458 E Willard St
$1,195 - $1,200
2 Bedroom Rentals
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5458 E Willard St

TucsonAZ85712
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marquee on 5th

6110 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85711
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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 La Hacienda Apartment Homes priced from $689. Sycamore Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $717. Here are the most affordable Thunderbird Heights apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Hacienda Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$689
Sycamore Creek ApartmentsN | 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$717
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
Bella FloraOne bedroom one bathroom1BR,1BA$799
The Place at Wilmot North1x1 A71BR,1BA$844
Eastgate Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$849
Shadowtree Apartment Homes1x1S1BR,1BA$949
The Place at Broadway EastA1 / Willow1BR,1BA$958

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thunderbird Heights, AZ

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thunderbird Heights area is the $1.23 price per square foot Two bedroom two bathroom Model at The Beverly on 5th in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Thunderbird Heights apartment is the B2 | Two Bedroom Model at Ridgepointe Apartments starting at $1,469 with a $1.39 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$1.23
Ridgepointe ApartmentsB2 | Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.39
Marquee on 5th2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.56
Pima5739-552BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Palisade FlatsTwo bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$1.31
Sedona Springs2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.38
The Place at Wilmot North1x1 A71BR,1BA$1.27
Bella FloraOne bedroom one bathroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Catalina Village Apartments1x1 Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.58
Eastgate Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.62

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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 $958.

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

The cheapest apartment in Thunderbird Heights is La Hacienda Apartment Homes which is listed at $689, while the average apartment in Thunderbird Heights costs $1,063.

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 14 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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