Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 1 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (12 Rentals)

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Thurber Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Thurber Terrace

750 W Thurber RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Ghost Ranch Lodge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ghost Ranch Lodge

875 W Miracle MileTucson, AZ 85705
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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 $780. Here are the most affordable Ward 1 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Juniper Canyon *Newly Remodeled Units*1x1 S1BR,1BA$675
Sage CanyonStudioStudio,1BA$780
Aventura ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$830
Zona VillageA21BR,1BA$841
Fairview Village ApartmentsRest of JUNE RENT IS FREE! MOVE. IN TODAY!1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, AZ

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 1 area is the $1.59 price per square foot Montana Model at Starrview at Starr Pass Apartment Homes in the in the Starr Pass neighborhood starting from $1,816. The second greatest value Ward 1 apartment is the Alamosa Model at Rio Antigua Townhomes starting at $1,589 with a $1.45 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.
Starrview at Starr Pass Apartment HomesMontana3BR,2BA$1.59
Rio Antigua TownhomesAlamosa2BR,2BA$1.45
Cortland on the LoopThe Foothills2BR,2BA$1.67
60 on RogerIncredible Remodeled Unit!! Call about our GREA...3BR,1BA$1.74
Westcourt VillageOne Bedroom Max1BR,1BA$1.54
Cortland Sun RiverLa Cañada - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.86
The Place At Canyon RidgeRock Ridge1BR,1BA$1.81
Aventura ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.64
Fairview Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.91
Juniper Canyon *Newly Remodeled Units*1x1 SR1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward 1, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #56

Among neighborhoods in Tucson, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

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

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 $1,155.

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 9 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 $181 which is $1,978 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 1.

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