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Ward 2, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ward 2 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 2 area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Casa De Caro Apartments priced from $595. Mountain Shadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Ward 2 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa De Caro Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$595
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Sedona SpringsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Summit RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Monte Vista CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$600
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$650
Canyon OaksModel A1BR,1BA$655
Riverstone1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Pavilions at Pantano Apartments1B Jr1BR,1BA$677

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 2, AZ

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 2 area is the $1.14 price per square foot 7C Model at Mountain View Gardens Apartments in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Ward 2 apartment is the Garden Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Bellevue Tower starting at $1,107 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Palo Verde neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 2 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mountain View Gardens Apartments7C2BR,2BA$1.14
Bellevue TowerGarden Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Icon Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
The Onyx ApartmentsLETS GET YOU APPROVED AS SOON AS TOMORROW! LOW ...1BR,1BA$1.20
Carondelet ApartmentsThe Metro1BR,1BA$1.20
Ridgepointe ApartmentsA1 | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Emerald Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Arcadia ParkTranquility1BR,1BA$1.21
Shadow Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Tucson, Arizona. 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 proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 2 Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ward 2?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 2 is under $677.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 2?

The cheapest apartment in Ward 2 is Canyon Oaks which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in Ward 2 costs $3,721.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 2?

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 71 regular apartments in Ward 2 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 2?

Cheap apartments in Ward 2 have an average cost of $142 which is $3,579 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 2.

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