Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 3 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (30 Rentals)

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615 E Knox Dr

TucsonAZ85705

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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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Metro on First
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro on First

3700 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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Verde Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verde Apartments

4225 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719

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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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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 Prince Plaza Apartments priced from $649. Villas los Duraznos 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
Prince Plaza Apartments1X11BR,1BA$649
Villas los DuraznosStudio1BR,1BA$679
The Phoenix on Lowell1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Metro on FirstStudioStudio,1BA$699
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Laurence Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
The GroveDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$750
Acacia Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 454091BR,1BA$765
Oracle Palms Apartments1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$788
Alegria Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$791

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, AZ

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 3 area is the $1.53 price per square foot C2 Model at San Junipero Townhomes in the in the Limberlost neighborhood starting from $1,934. The second greatest value Ward 3 apartment is the $49.00 APPLICATION | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom ... Model at Villa Delano Apartments starting at $1,093 with a $1.25 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.
San Junipero TownhomesC23BR,2.5BA$1.53
Villa Delano Apartments$49.00 APPLICATION | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom ...2BR,2BA$1.25
Oracle Canyon850 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.14
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$1.17
Mountain Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.24
North Hill Park Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.43
The Phoenix on Lowell1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.45

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Prince Plaza Apartments which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Ward 3 costs $1,567.

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 29 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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