Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 1 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (15 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Ward 1 area of Tucson.

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Thurber Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Thurber Terrace

750 W Thurber RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Royal Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Palms

3311 N Flowing Wells 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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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 $780. Juniper Canyon *Newly Remodeled Units* has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Ward 1 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage CanyonStudioStudio,1BA$780
Juniper Canyon *Newly Remodeled Units*1x1 SR1BR,1BA$825
Zona VillageA21BR,1BA$869
The Place at 21201x1 A11BR,1BA$870
Aventura ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$904

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 1, AZ

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 1 area is the $1.43 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath - Small Model at Galeria Del Rio in the in the Flowing Wells neighborhood starting from $2,016. The second greatest value Ward 1 apartment is the Three Bedroom/Two Bath Max Model at Westcourt Village starting at $1,825 with a $1.40 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$1.43
Westcourt VillageThree Bedroom/Two Bath Max3BR,2BA$1.40
La Vida Rental Homes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.80
60 on RogerIncredible Remodeled Unit!! Call about our GREA...3BR,1BA$1.74
Starrview at Starr Pass Apartment HomesLuna1BR,1BA$1.66
Aerie La Cholla1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Cortland on the LoopThe River1BR,1BA$1.92
Cortland Sun RiverLa Cañada - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.93
View at Starr PassA11BR,1BA$1.94
Puesta Del SolOne Month Free! (with a 12-Month Lease Agreement)1BR,1BA$1.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward 1, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #78

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 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 $825, while the average apartment in Ward 1 costs $2,148.

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 12 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 $178 which is $1,970 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 1.

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