Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 3 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (44 Rentals)

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Thurber Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Thurber Terrace

750 W Thurber RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Twin Palms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Palms

50 W King RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Prince Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prince Plaza

120 W Prince RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Verde Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verde Apartments

4225 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719
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1 E Navajo Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1 E Navajo Rd

1 E Navajo RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Miraflores
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miraflores

4011 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719
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Acacia Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acacia Gardens

402 E Limberlost DrTucson, AZ 85705

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Malibu Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Malibu Apartments

3665-3703 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719
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La Paloma Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Paloma Apartments

3050 N 2nd AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Mission at Mohave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mission at Mohave

319 E Mohave RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Metro on First
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro on First

3700 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719
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3700 N Fairview
1 Bedroom Apartments

3700 N Fairview

3700 N FairviewTucson, AZ 85705
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Midtown Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Commons

3450 N Stone AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Newport at Amphi
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Newport at Amphi

3601 N Stone AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Baca Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baca Apartments

446 E Pastime RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Oracle Canyon
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oracle Canyon

331 W Pastime RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Ward 3, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ward 3 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 3 area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Villas los Duraznos priced from $679. Prince Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $679. Here are the most affordable Ward 3 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas los DuraznosStudio1BR,1BA$679
Prince PlazaOne bedroom one bath1BR,1BA$679
Metro Tucson Apartments1 Bedroom Apartments Starting at $695 + 6 WEEKS...1BR,1BA$695
1 E Navajo Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$695
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Verde ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$754
Alegria Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$757
The GroveDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$775
315-319 E Blacklidge Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$775
Sandstone Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A Floorplan1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, AZ

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 3 area is the $1.19 price per square foot MOVE IN GIFT | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | At A... Model at Villa Delano Apartments in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,043. The second greatest value Ward 3 apartment is the 850 sq ft Model at Oracle Canyon starting at $970 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Pullman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 3 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Delano ApartmentsMOVE IN GIFT | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | At A...2BR,2BA$1.19
Oracle Canyon850 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.14
Oracle Palms Apartments2 Bedr / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.16
402-404 E Yavapai Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.31
Metro on First2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
Acacia Gardens2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 601002BR,1BA$1.37
1 E Navajo Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.07
Mountain Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.28
315-319 E Blacklidge Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.41
Prince PlazaOne bedroom one bath1BR,1BA$1.31

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Ward 3, Tucson, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Tucson. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 3 Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 3?

The cheapest apartment in Ward 3 is Villas los Duraznos which is listed at $679, while the average apartment in Ward 3 costs $1,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 3?

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 38 regular apartments in Ward 3 that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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