Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 3 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (48 Rentals)

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Thurber Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Thurber Terrace

750 W Thurber 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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Twin Palms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Palms

50 W King 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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Miraflores
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miraflores

4011 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719
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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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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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Tucson's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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 Studio unit found at Metro on First priced from $649. Prince Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Ward 3 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro on FirstStudioStudio,1BA$649
Prince Plaza Apartments1X11BR,1BA$649
Metro Tucson Apartments1 Bedroom Apartments Starting at $695 + 6 WEEKS...1BR,1BA$695
Villas Los DuraznosStudioStudio,1BA$719
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
The GroveDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$750
Laurence Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Acacia Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 454091BR,1BA$765
Mountain Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
Oracle Palms Apartments1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$811

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, AZ

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 3 area is the $1.26 price per square foot 950 sq ft Model at Oracle Canyon in the in the Pullman neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Ward 3 apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | At AZ 1st Realty, w... Model at Villa Delano Apartments starting at $895 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Central Tucson 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.
Oracle Canyon950 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.26
Villa Delano ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom | At AZ 1st Realty, w...2BR,2BA$1.02
La Cima ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Acacia Gardens2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 456992BR,1BA$1.40
Kachina Springs Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.46
Oracle Palms Apartments1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Mountain Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.20
North Hill Park Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.43
Verde ApartmentsA3R1BR,1BA$1.47
Prince Plaza Apartments1 x 1 JR1BR,1BA$1.48

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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 a cheap apartment in Ward 3?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 3 is under $811.

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

The cheapest apartment in Ward 3 is Prince Plaza Apartments which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Ward 3 costs $1,749.

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 35 regular apartments in Ward 3 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 3?

Cheap apartments in Ward 3 have an average cost of $498 which is $1,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 3.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Long-Time Residents Inside Review of the Top 5 Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Tucson, AZ

Written by: Larry Allen

I'm Larry, a long-time local resident, and I'm happy to be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. I moved here with my family in 1997 for a job transfer from the Midwest.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.