Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 1 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $475 (43 Rentals)

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Zona Village
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$680 - $2,487

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Base Rent$680 - $2,487
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Zona Village

2855 W Anklam RdTucson, AZ 85745
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Juniper Canyon
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$860 - $1,330

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Juniper Canyon

3055 N Flowing Wells RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Thurber Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Thurber Terrace

750 W Thurber RdTucson, AZ 85705
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La Lomita
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Lomita

2080 W Speedway BlvdTucson, AZ 85745
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Zona Rio
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Zona Rio

1001 W St Mary" StTucson, AZ 85745
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3700 N Fairview
1 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Fairview

3700 N FairviewTucson, AZ 85705
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Ghost Ranch Lodge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ghost Ranch Lodge

801 W Miracle Mile StripTucson, 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 1 Bed unit found at 4140 N Flowing Wells Rd priced from $575. Zona Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable Ward 1 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4140 N Flowing Wells Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$575
Zona VillageA11BR,1BA$680
Aventura ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$775
Sage CanyonStudioStudio,1BA$800
La LomitaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$806
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Lantana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A Floorplan Premium1BR,1BA$849
3700 N Fairview1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$849
Juniper CanyonOne bedroom one bath1BR,1BA$860
Westside CommonsOne bedroom one bath1BR,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, AZ

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 1 area is the $1.14 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Galeria Del Rio in the in the Flowing Wells neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Ward 1 apartment is the The Peak Model at Cortland on the Loop starting at $1,981 with a $1.51 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 Rio4 Bed 2.5 Bath4BR,2.5BA$1.14
Cortland on the LoopThe Peak3BR,2BA$1.51
Stargate WestThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.41
60 On Roger ApartmentsThree bedroom bath & half3BR,1.5BA$1.60
506 N Iroquois Ave3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.43
1331-1349 W Pennington St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
509 N Westmoreland Ave, Unit 509 N. Westmoreland509 N Westmoreland Ave2BR,1BA$1.38
Juniper CanyonTwo bedroom one bath2BR,1BA$1.52
1442 W. Kilburn St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
4140 N Flowing Wells Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.35

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Ward 1, Tucson, AZ

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 1?

The cheapest apartment in Ward 1 is 4140 N Flowing Wells Rd which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Ward 1 costs $1,228.

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 54 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 $942 which is $286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 1.

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