Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $423 (78 Rentals)

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property at 6016 S Park Ave
$853 - $953
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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6016 S Park Ave

TucsonAZ85706

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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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Pinewood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood

2203 E Benson HwyTucson, AZ 85714
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Ben Val Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ben Val Apartments

4675 E Benson HwyTucson, 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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19 W Veterans Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

19 W Veterans Blvd

19 W Veterans BlvdTucson, AZ 85713
property at 3168 E Benson Hwy
$650 - $750
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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3168 E Benson Hwy

TucsonAZ85706
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Belmar Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

3668 S Belmar AveTucson, AZ 85713
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property at 4580 E Rex St
$700 - $1,300
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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4580 E Rex St

TucsonAZ85706
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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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3314 E Benson Hwy
Studio Apartments

3314 E Benson Hwy

3314 E Benson HwyTucson, 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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property at 234 E 32nd St
$750 - $950
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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234 E 32nd St

TucsonAZ85713
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Charming Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charming Apartments

1347 E Benson HwyTucson, AZ 85714
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Montezuma1926-32
2 Bedroom Apartments

Montezuma1926-32

1926 S Montezuma AveTucson, AZ 85711

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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 Ben Val Apartments priced from $599. Pinewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Ward 5 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ben Val Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$599
Pinewood0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$599
Icon on Park1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$649
19 W Veterans Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$650
Mission Creek Apartments1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$675
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
Palomino Crossing1x1 Deluxe Classic1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, AZ

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ward 5 area is the $1.28 price per square foot 4+2 Town House Model at Valle Del Sur in the in the South Park neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Ward 5 apartment is the Birchmore 2x2.5 Model at Cottages at Tucson starting at $1,399 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the South Tucson 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.
Valle Del Sur4+2 Town House4BR,2BA$1.28
Cottages at TucsonBirchmore 2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.00
Ventura TownhomesSaguaro3BR,2BA$1.21
Las Villas De Kino ApartmentsThree Bedroom Phase II3BR,2BA$1.26
Montezuma1926-322BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.02
312 E 24th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.13
Icon on ParkB - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.34
19 W Veterans Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.93
Ocotillo Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.45
Ben Val Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.33

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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 $745.

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

The cheapest apartment in Ward 5 is Ben Val Apartments which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Ward 5 costs $995.

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 22 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 $529 which is $466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 5.

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