Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 1 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (26 Rentals)

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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
Senior Living
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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 Zona Village priced from $659. Sage Canyon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Ward 1 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zona VillageA21BR,1BA$659
Sage CanyonStudioStudio,1BA$700
The Place at 21201x1 A11BR,1BA$757
Puesta del Sol Apartments1x1 WD1BR,1BA$799
Westside Commons1x11BR,1BA$799
Fairview Village Apartments professionally managed by Grindstone Property Management LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$849
Lantana Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B1BR,1BA$859
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$860
La LomitaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Ascension at IronwoodA11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, AZ

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 1 area is the $1.42 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath - Small Model at Galeria Del Rio in the in the Flowing Wells neighborhood starting from $1,996. The second greatest value Ward 1 apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at La Vida Rental Homes starting at $1,995 with a $1.68 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$1.42
La Vida Rental Homes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.68
Rio Antigua Townhomes2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.45
203 N Grande Ave, Unit Rear Unit203 N Grande Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
Zona Rio2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.64
Cortland on the LoopThe River1BR,1BA$1.65
Aventura ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.45
Westcourt VillageOne Bedroom Max1BR,1BA$1.52
Puesta del Sol Apartments1x1 WD1BR,1BA$1.61
Zona VillageA31BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward 1, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #57

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 1?

The cheapest apartment in Ward 1 is Zona Village which is listed at $659, while the average apartment in Ward 1 costs $1,736.

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 40 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 $585 which is $1,151 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 1.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ

Written by: Larry Allen

I'm Larry, a long-time local resident, and I'm happy to be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. I moved here with my family in 1997 for a job transfer from the Midwest.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!