Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (90 Rentals)

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Casa Bella
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$854 - $1,429
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Casa Bella

175 W Valencia RdTucson, AZ 85706
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Belvedere Terrace
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$901 - $1,081
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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
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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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Icon on Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Icon on Park

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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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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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 Icon on Park priced from $649. Santa Cruz has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Ward 5 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Icon on Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$649
Santa CruzStudioStudio,1BA$650
San MateoS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$670
Villas Las MandarinasStudio1BR,1BA$699
Olive Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$725
El Conquistador ApartmentsStudio Upstairs1BR,1BA$729
Somerset Place ApartmentsSmall 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
The QuailsLet us be you're new Home first 10 move in spec...Studio,1BA$769
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio,1BA$775
Villas de la MontañaStudioStudio,1BA$789

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, AZ

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 5 area is the $0.86 price per square foot Milledge 3x3 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Ward 5 apartment is the Saguaro Model at Ventura Townhomes starting at $1,375 with a $1.31 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$0.86
Ventura TownhomesSaguaro3BR,2BA$1.31
312 E 24th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.03
Ocotillo Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Las Villas De Kino ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Phase I2BR,2BA$1.14
Casa Bonita1 X 11BR,1BA$1.50
19 W Veterans Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.29
Icon on ParkA - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Belvedere Terrace1-Bedroom / 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48
The Axis Tucson1+1 Down1BR,1BA$1.55

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Ward 5, Tucson, AZ

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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 $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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