Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wakefield Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $500 (12 Rentals)

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3725-3731 S 7th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3725-3731 S 7th Ave

3725-3731 S 7th AveTucson, AZ 85713
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3742 S 7th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3742 S 7th Ave

3742 S 7th AveTucson, AZ 85713

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19 W Veterans Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

19 W Veterans Blvd

19 W Veterans BlvdTucson, AZ 85713
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301-313 W 44th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

301-313 W 44th St

301-313 W 44th StTucson, AZ 85713
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Spanish Trail Suites
Studio Apartments

Spanish Trail Suites

305 E Benson HwyTucson, AZ 85713
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3511 S 12th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3511 S 12th Ave

3511 S 12th AveTucson, AZ 85713

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Cheapest Available Wakefield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wakefield area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Santa Cruz priced from $650. Valle Del Sur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Wakefield apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa CruzStudioStudio,1BA$650
Valle Del Sur2+22BR,2BA$1,400
Waterwalk Tucson1x11BR,1BA$1,450
Tucson LandingLantana2BR,2BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wakefield, AZ

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wakefield area is the $1.52 price per square foot Ironwood Model at Tucson Landing in the in the Holiday Isle neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Wakefield apartment is the Your new home is waiting for you at Valle del s... Model at Valle Del Sur starting at $1,700 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the South Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wakefield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tucson LandingIronwood3BR,2BA$1.52
Valle Del SurYour new home is waiting for you at Valle del s...3BR,2BA$1.62
Waterwalk Tucson1x11BR,1BA$2.76
Santa CruzStudioStudio ,1BA$1.88

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wakefield Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wakefield?

The cheapest apartment in Wakefield is Santa Cruz which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Wakefield costs $2,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wakefield?

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 Wakefield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wakefield?

Cheap apartments in Wakefield have an average cost of $1,541 which is $659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wakefield.

Expert Rental Resources

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