Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 2 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $399 (261 Rentals)

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Fountain Plaza
$738 - $1,258

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Fountain Plaza

2345 N Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85712
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$812 - $1,349

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550 S Camino Seco RdTucson, AZ 85710
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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 Monte Vista Commons priced from $575. Country View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $598. Here are the most affordable Ward 2 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monte Vista CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$575
Country View ApartmentsHALF OFF THE RENT FOR THE FIRST THREE MONTHS | ...1BR,1BA$598
Mountain Shadows ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$599
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$599
Riverstone1A | One Bedroom1BR,1BA$613
Eastpointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 494261BR,1BA$649
2625 North Alvernon Way1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 836021BR,1BA$649
Avani North TucsonStudioStudio,1BA$650
Miramonte Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 836591BR,1BA$659
La Hacienda Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$659

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 2, AZ

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 2 area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Santa1623-1641 in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Ward 2 apartment is the 7C Model at Mountain View Gardens Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Avondale 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.
Santa1623-16412BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.00
Mountain View Gardens Apartments7C2BR,2BA$1.09
Pavilions at Pantano Apartments2B Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.07
Parkview Manor2br/2bath2BR,2BA$1.00
Bellevue Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Villa del Vista2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.89
Del Rey Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Country View ApartmentsHALF OFF THE RENT FOR THE FIRST THREE MONTHS | ...2BR,1BA$0.85
Montezuma1926-322BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.02
Rosemont 4Plex2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.10

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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 $659.

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

The cheapest apartment in Ward 2 is Country View Apartments which is listed at $598, while the average apartment in Ward 2 costs $1,025.

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 85 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 $164 which is $861 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 2.

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