Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 1 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (31 Rentals)

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Zona Village
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Zona Village

2855 W Anklam RdTucson, AZ 85745
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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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3700 N Fairview
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3700 N Fairview

3700 N FairviewTucson, AZ 85705
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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. Aventura Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $791. 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
Aventura ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$791
Juniper CanyonOne bedroom one bath1BR,1BA$799
Sage CanyonStudioStudio,1BA$800
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$810
Zona VillageA21BR,1BA$827
The Place at 21201x1 A11BR,1BA$831
Westside CommonsOne bedroom one bath1BR,1BA$839
3700 N Fairview1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$849
60 On Roger ApartmentsOne bedroom / one bath1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, AZ

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 1 area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath - Small Model at Galeria Del Rio in the in the Flowing Wells neighborhood starting from $2,031. The second greatest value Ward 1 apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 5829 Escondido Ln starting at $1,745 with a $1.28 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$1.44
5829 Escondido Ln3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.28
Ascension at IronwoodD14BR,2BA$1.20
Avilla RiverThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.53
506 N Iroquois Ave3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.45
Westcourt VillageTwo Bedroom/Townhouse/Two Bath Max2BR,2BA$1.36
The Place At Canyon RidgeCactus Ridge1BR,1BA$1.52
La Vida Condominiums1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.20
Juniper CanyonTwo bedroom one bath2BR,1BA$1.46
4140 N Flowing Wells Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.35

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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 $1,896.

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 41 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 $944 which is $952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 1.

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