Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (57 Rentals)

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Casa Bella
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$655 - $1,444
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Casa Bella

175 W Valencia RdTucson, AZ 85706
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Siegel Suites Tucson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Siegel Suites Tucson

4425 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
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Borden Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Borden Court

231 E 33rd StTucson, AZ 85713
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Spanish Trail Suites
Studio Apartments

Spanish Trail Suites

305 E Benson HwyTucson, AZ 85713
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Colores Del Sol
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colores Del Sol

5933 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85706
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Belmar Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

3668 S Belmar AveTucson, AZ 85713
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Icon on Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Icon on Park

5650 S Park AveTucson, AZ 85706
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Campbell Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campbell Terrace

4750 S Campbell AveTucson, AZ 85714
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Palomino Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palomino Crossing

750 E Irvington RdTucson, AZ 85714

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Lakewood Townhomes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakewood Townhomes

4200 E Benson HwyTucson, AZ 85706
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The Quails Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Quails Apartments

1120 E Irvington RdTucson, AZ 85714
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$875 - $1,175

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234 E 32nd St

TucsonAZ85713
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Palomar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palomar

6250 S Commerce CtTucson, AZ 85746
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Ward 5, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ward 5 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 5 area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Santa Cruz priced from $650. Icon on Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Ward 5 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa CruzStudioStudio,1BA$650
Icon on Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
San MateoS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$735
Villas Las MandarinasStudioStudio,1BA$739
El ConquistadorStudio 2Studio,1BA$769
The Quails ApartmentsLet us be you're new Home first 10 move in spec...Studio,1BA$769
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio,1BA$775
Palomino CrossingDeluxe 1x11BR,1BA$795
Silverado Apartments1+1 U1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, AZ

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 5 area is the $0.52 price per square foot Lumpkin 4x4.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $929. The second greatest value Ward 5 apartment is the Ironwood Model at Tucson Landing starting at $1,999 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Holiday Isle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 5 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages at TucsonLumpkin 4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.52
Tucson LandingIronwood3BR,2BA$1.52
Valle Del SurYour new home is waiting for you at Valle del s...3BR,2BA$1.62
Ventura TownhomesSaguaro3BR,2BA$1.33
Las Villas De Kino ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Phase I2BR,2BA$1.18
Casa Bonita Apartmentsimagine yor new home here at casa bonita with a...1BR,1BA$1.50
Icon on ParkA - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Ocotillo Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.45
The Axis - Tucson Apartments$99 First Months Rent! Call today!1BR,1BA$1.55
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Tucson. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $799.

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 $725, while the average apartment in Ward 5 costs $1,386.

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 35 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 $700 which is $686 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 5.

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