
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 1 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (37 Rentals)
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Sage Canyon

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Zona Village

Juniper Canyon

The Place at 2120

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Westside Commons

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3521 N Flowing Wells Rd

Ascension at Ironwood

1366 N Riverview Blvd

Puesta Del Sol

1417 N El Rio Dr

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3451 N Flowing Wells Rd

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1990 W Amy Pl

3120 N Romero Rd

Ghost Ranch Lodge

3700 N Fairview

1501 N Riverview Blvd

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West End Station

3115 N Fairview Ave

1414 W Delaware St
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Ward 1, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ward 1?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 1 Studio Apartments | $1,153 | $570 | $1,488 |
| Ward 1 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $757 | $1,936 |
| Ward 1 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $599 | $2,584 |
| Ward 1 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $549 | $2,450 |
| Ward 1 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $499 | $1,800 |
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Cheapest Available Ward 1 Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 1 area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sage Canyon priced from $700. Zona Rio has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Ward 1 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Canyon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Zona Rio | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Juniper Canyon | 1x1 S | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Place at 2120 | 1x1 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $811 |
| Zona Village | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $822 |
| Aventura Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $823 |
| La Lomita | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Westside Commons | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Lantana Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| 60 On Roger Apartments | One bedroom / one bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, AZ
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 1 area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath - Small Model at Galeria Del Rio in the in the Flowing Wells neighborhood starting from $1,862. The second greatest value Ward 1 apartment is the The Foothills Model at Cortland on the Loop starting at $1,680 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Flowing Wells neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 1 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galeria Del Rio | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath - Small | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
| Cortland on the Loop | The Foothills | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 60 On Roger Apartments | Three bedroom bath & half | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
| Westcourt Village | Two Bedroom/Townhouse/Two Bath Max | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Avilla River | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Zona Rio | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| La Lomita | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Ascension at Ironwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Westside Commons | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Aventura Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 1 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ward 1?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 1 is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 1?
The cheapest apartment in Ward 1 is Zona Rio which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Ward 1 costs $1,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 1?
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 52 regular apartments in Ward 1 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 Ward 1?
Cheap apartments in Ward 1 have an average cost of $903 which is $897 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 1.
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