Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 1 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (24 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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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
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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 Studio unit found at Sage Canyon priced from $700. The Place at 2120 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $733. Here are the most affordable Ward 1 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage CanyonStudioStudio,1BA$700
The Place at 21201x1 A11BR,1BA$733
Juniper Canyon *Newly Remodeled Units*Washer & Dryer In Unit - One Month FREE!1BR,1BA$775
Puesta del Sol Apartments1x1 WD1BR,1BA$799
Westside Commons1x11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, AZ

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 1 area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath - Small Model at Galeria Del Rio in the in the Flowing Wells neighborhood starting from $1,946. The second greatest value Ward 1 apartment is the Three Bedroom/Two Bath Max Model at Westcourt Village starting at $1,643 with a $1.26 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Galeria Del Rio3 Bed 2.5 Bath - Small3BR,2.5BA$1.38
Westcourt VillageThree Bedroom/Two Bath Max3BR,2BA$1.26
Rio Antigua Townhomes2 Beds, 2.5 baths2BR,2.5BA$1.45
Starrview at Starr Pass Apartment HomesEstrella2BR,2BA$1.62
View at Starr PassB12BR,1BA$1.35
Zona VillageB12BR,1BA$1.44
Aventura ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.49
Juniper Canyon *Newly Remodeled Units*2x1 R2BR,1BA$1.52
Zona Rio1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Puesta del Sol Apartments1x1 WD1BR,1BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward 1, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #56

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

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3.5
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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!

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 The Place at 2120 which is listed at $733, while the average apartment in Ward 1 costs $1,815.

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 18 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 $509 which is $1,306 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 1.

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