Cheap Homes for Rent in the Ward 3 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $600 (9 Rentals)

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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 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 PlazaOne bedroom one bath1BR,1BA$649
Villas los DuraznosStudio1BR,1BA$679
The Phoenix on Lowell1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, AZ

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 3 area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Malibu Apartments in the in the North Stone neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Ward 3 apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Mountain Ridge Apartments starting at $938 with a $1.00 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.
Malibu Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Mountain Ridge Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Villa Delano Apartments$49.00 APPLICATION | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom ...2BR,2BA$1.19
Oracle Canyon850 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.14
Acacia Gardens2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 601002BR,1BA$1.37
1 E Navajo Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.12
Oracle Palms Apartments1 Bedr / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Prince PlazaOne bedroom one bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Metro on First1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
The Phoenix on Lowell1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.45

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Ward 3, Tucson, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ward 3

What type of rentals are currently available in Ward 3?

There are currently 233 Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, AZ with pricing that ranges from $679 to $1,934. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ward 3 ranging from $600 to $2,355.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ward 3?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ward 3 ranges from $600 to $2,355 with an average monthly rent of $1,097.

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