Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (59 Rentals)

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Belvedere Terrace

4431 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
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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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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5650 S Park 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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Palomino Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palomino Crossing

750 E Irvington RdTucson, AZ 85714
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Olive Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Apartments

201 E Olive StTucson, 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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3314 E Benson Hwy
Studio Apartments

3314 E Benson Hwy

3314 E Benson HwyTucson, AZ 85706
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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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19 W Veterans Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

19 W Veterans Blvd

19 W Veterans BlvdTucson, AZ 85713
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312 E 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

312 E 24th St

312 E 24th StTucson, AZ 85713

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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 1 Bed unit found at Villas las Mandarinas DE priced from $699. Olive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Ward 5 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas las Mandarinas DEStudio1BR,1BA$699
Olive Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$725
El ConquistadorStudio Upstairs1BR,1BA$729
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
3314 E Benson HwystudioStudio,1BA$750
Santa CruzStudioStudio,1BA$750
Palomino CrossingDeluxe 1x11BR,1BA$760
Solano SpringsA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$768
The Quails$99 1st month rent $199 security depositStudio,1BA$769
Icon on ParkA - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$774

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, AZ

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 5 area is the $0.93 price per square foot Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Ward 5 apartment is the Saguaro Model at Ventura Townhomes starting at $1,275 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Ward 5 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 TucsonMilledge 3x33BR,3BA$0.93
Ventura TownhomesSaguaro3BR,2BA$1.21
5737 S Morris2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.28
312 E 24th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.03
Las Villas De Kino ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Phase I2BR,2BA$1.14
Icon on ParkB - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.34
19 W Veterans Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.21
Belvedere Terrace1-Bedroom / 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Ocotillo Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.45
Solano SpringsA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48

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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 $774.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 5?

The cheapest apartment in Ward 5 is Villas las Mandarinas DE which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Ward 5 costs $1,325.

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 33 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 $653 which is $672 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 5.

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