
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $695 (48 Rentals)


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The Missions at Sentinel Peak

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2309 S 4th Ave

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Belvedere Terrace

1519 S Tucson Blvd

1519 S Tucson Blvd
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433 E 23rd St

1698 W Wood Bridge Ct

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Borden Court

Colores Del Sol

Icon on Park

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3043 E Proctor Vista

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Palomino Crossing

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3802 E March Pl

1530 S Columbus Blvd
Ward 5, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ward 5?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward 5 Studio Apartments | $1,009 | $650 | $1,817 |
Ward 5 1 Bedroom Apartments | $957 | $695 | $1,600 |
| Ward 5 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,226 | $779 | $3,000 |
| Ward 5 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $1,179 | $4,840 |
| Ward 5 4 Bedroom Apartments | $986 | $865 | $2,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWard 5, Tucson, AZ
Ranked #73
Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 5 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ward 5?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 5 is under $789.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 5?
The cheapest apartment in Ward 5 is Icon on Park which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Ward 5 costs $1,379.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 5?
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 39 regular apartments in Ward 5 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 5?
Cheap apartments in Ward 5 have an average cost of $591 which is $788 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 5.
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