
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Heights Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (35 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 | $813 | $599 | $1,182 |
Thunderbird Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,327 | $619 | $4,501 |
Thunderbird Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $999 | $4,394 |
Thunderbird Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $1,599 | $1,599 |
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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 Studio unit found at Sedona Springs priced from $599. The Place at Wilmot North has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $787. 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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Sedona Springs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $599 |
The Place at Wilmot North | 1x1 A3 | 1BR,1BA | $787 |
Bellevue Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Sycamore Creek Apartments | N | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $811 |
Executive Apartments | FALL INTO SOME GREAT DEALS CALL FOR DETAILS !! | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Villas Las Toronjas II | 1X1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Icon Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $934 |
Shadowtree Apartment Homes | 1x1S | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Carondelet Apartments | The Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Icon on Pima | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thunderbird Heights, AZ
As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thunderbird Heights area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at Icon on Pima in the in the El G.H.E.K.O. neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Thunderbird Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Marquee on 5th starting at $1,499 with a $1.56 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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Icon on Pima | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Marquee on 5th | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Bellevue Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Icon Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Carondelet Apartments | The Metro | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Ridgepointe Apartments | A1 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
El Dorado Place | 1A | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Sycamore Creek Apartments | N | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Bellevue Gardens Apartments | Large One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
The Place at Wilmot North | 1x1 A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thunderbird Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Thunderbird Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Thunderbird Heights is at Sedona Springs listed at $599.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thunderbird Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thunderbird Heights Apartment is $619 at Sedona Springs.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Thunderbird Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Thunderbird Heights is starting from $999 at Villas Las Toronjas II.
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