
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 1 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (16 Rentals)
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Juniper Canyon *Newly Remodeled Units*

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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 |
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Ward 1 Studio Apartments | $1,112 | $625 | $1,488 |
Ward 1 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $675 | $4,277 |
Ward 1 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $730 | $4,052 |
Ward 1 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $635 | $5,331 |
Ward 1 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $525 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Ward 1 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Juniper Canyon *Newly Remodeled Units* priced from $675. Sage Canyon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Ward 1 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Juniper Canyon *Newly Remodeled Units* | 1x1 S | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Sage Canyon | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
Aventura Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $812 |
Lantana Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Zona Village | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $836 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, AZ
As of August 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 1 area is the $1.47 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Galeria Del Rio in the in the Flowing Wells neighborhood starting from $2,646. The second greatest value Ward 1 apartment is the Three Bedroom/Two Bath Max Model at Westcourt Village starting at $1,749 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Tuscany at Tangerine Crossing 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. |
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Galeria Del Rio | 4 Bed 2.5 Bath | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
Westcourt Village | Three Bedroom/Two Bath Max | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
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The Place At Canyon Ridge | Sabino Canyon | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
View at Starr Pass | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Starrview at Starr Pass Apartment Homes | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
913 W Congress St, Unit Congress Duplex 2 | 913 W Congress St | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Cortland Sun River | La Cañada - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Aventura Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Juniper Canyon *Newly Remodeled Units* | 1x1 S | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWard 1, Tucson, AZ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the Ward 1 Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ
Walk Score®
35 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 1?
The cheapest apartment in Ward 1 is Juniper Canyon *Newly Remodeled Units* which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Ward 1 costs $2,159.
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 17 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 $215 which is $1,944 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 1.
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