Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Heights Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (38 Rentals)

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El Dorado Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Terrace

6224-6238 E Fairmount StTucson, AZ 85712

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5711 E Pima St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5711 E Pima St

5711 E Pima StTucson, AZ 85712
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San Miguel Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Miguel Apartments

1420-1424 N Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85712
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1620 N Wilmot Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1620 N Wilmot Rd

1620 N Wilmot RdTucson, AZ 85712

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6020 E 2nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6020 E 2nd St

6020 E 2nd StTucson, AZ 85711
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El Dorado Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Place

1150 N El Dorado PlTucson, AZ 85715
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Marquee on 5th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marquee on 5th

6110 E 5th StTucson, 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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Vista De Catalina
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista De Catalina

5770 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85711

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Bellevue Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Apartments

5330 E BellevueTucson, AZ 85712
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Icon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Icon Apartments

1475 N Wilmot RdTucson, AZ 85712
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Carondelet Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carondelet Apartments

6770 E Carondelet DrTucson, AZ 85710
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The Beverly on 5th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Beverly on 5th

5601 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85711
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Craig Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Craig Apartments

1302-1350 N Craycroft RdTucson, 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 Studio unit found at La Hacienda Apartment Homes priced from $577. Sedona Springs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Thunderbird Heights apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Hacienda Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$577
Sedona SpringsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Catalina Village ApartmentsStudio FloorplanStudio,1BA$700
Villas Las Toronjas II1X1Studio,1BA$709
Sycamore Creek ApartmentsN | 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$754
BELLA FLORA1 STUStudio,1BA$769
Shadowtree Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$808
The Place at Broadway EastA2 / Ocotillo1BR,1BA$850
The Place at Wilmot North1x1 A41BR,1BA$896
Ridgepointe ApartmentsA1 | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$919

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thunderbird Heights, AZ

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thunderbird Heights area is the $0.99 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at The Van Buren in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,274. The second greatest value Thunderbird Heights apartment is the 2A | Two Bedroom Model at El Dorado Place starting at $1,329 with a $1.39 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.
The Van BurenTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.99
El Dorado Place2A | Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.39
Ridgepointe ApartmentsC1 | 1 Bed | Den2BR,1BA$1.26
Catalina Village Apartments1x1 B option1BR,1BA$1.75
The Place at Broadway EastA2 / Ocotillo1BR,1BA$1.44
The Place at Wilmot North1x1 A21BR,1BA$1.70
Sycamore Creek ApartmentsN | StudioStudio ,1BA$1.69
Villas Las Toronjas II1X1Studio ,1BA$1.77
Sedona SpringsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.56
La Hacienda Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Thunderbird Heights, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #142

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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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 La Hacienda Apartment Homes listed at $577.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thunderbird Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thunderbird Heights Apartment is $610 at La Hacienda Apartment Homes.

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 $841 at Sycamore Creek Apartments.

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