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

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Zona Village
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$757 - $3,144
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Zona Village

2855 W Anklam RdTucson, AZ 85745
Student Housing
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Thurber Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Thurber Terrace

750 W Thurber RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Zona Rio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Zona Rio

1001 W St Mary" StTucson, AZ 85745
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La Lomita
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Lomita

2080 W Speedway BlvdTucson, AZ 85745

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Ghost Ranch Lodge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ghost Ranch Lodge

801 W Miracle Mile StripTucson, AZ 85705
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3700 N Fairview
1 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Fairview

3700 N FairviewTucson, AZ 85705
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Casa De Encanto
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Encanto

250 N Silverbell RdTucson, AZ 85745
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West End Station
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West End Station

855 W Congress StTucson, AZ 85745
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Ward 1, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage CanyonStudioStudio,1BA$700
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Juniper Canyon1x1 S1BR,1BA$799
The Place at 21201x1 A11BR,1BA$811
Zona VillageA21BR,1BA$822
Aventura ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$823
La LomitaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Westside Commons1x11BR,1BA$829
Lantana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B1BR,1BA$859
60 On Roger ApartmentsOne bedroom / one bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Galeria Del Rio3 Bed 2.5 Bath - Small3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Cortland on the LoopThe Foothills2BR,2BA$1.59
60 On Roger ApartmentsThree bedroom bath & half3BR,1.5BA$1.60
Westcourt VillageTwo Bedroom/Townhouse/Two Bath Max2BR,2BA$1.34
Avilla RiverTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.75
Zona Rio2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.31
La Lomita2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.79
Ascension at IronwoodA11BR,1BA$1.61
Westside Commons1x11BR,1BA$1.76
Aventura ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.78

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Ward 1, Tucson, AZ

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

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Arizona and customized analysis for Central Tucson. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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