Apartments for Rent in the West University Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ (91 Rentals)

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Sun, Mountains, and a Short Commute: Renting Near Tucson's Top Employers

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property at 630 E Harvill Dr
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250
Total Monthly Price$2,250
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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630 E Harvill Dr, Unit 206

630 E Harvill Dr
TucsonAZ85705
property at 525 N 1st Ave
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600
Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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525 N 1st Ave

TucsonAZ85719
property at 909 N 7th Ave
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,400
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
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909 N 7th Ave

TucsonAZ85705

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Leverage a Local's Insider Knowledge: Discover Tucson, Arizona

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503 E University Blvd
3 Bedroom Apartments

503 E University Blvd

503 E University BlvdTucson, AZ 85719
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1014 N 7th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1014 N 7th Ave

1014 N 7th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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725 N 2nd Ave
Studio Apartments

725 N 2nd Ave

725 N 2nd AveTucson, AZ 85705
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620 E Harvill Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

620 E Harvill Dr

620 E Harvill DrTucson, AZ 85705

Tucson's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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638 E Babcock Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

638 E Babcock Dr

638 E Babcock DrTucson, AZ 85705
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620 N 3rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

620 N 3rd Ave

620 N 3rd AveTucson, AZ 85705
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305 E University
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

305 E University

305 E UniversityTucson, AZ 85705
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921 N 1st Ave
Studio Apartments

921 N 1st Ave

921 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719
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644 E 4th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

644 E 4th St

644 E 4th StTucson, AZ 85705
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638 E 1st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

638 E 1st St

638 E 1st StTucson, AZ 85705
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642 E First St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

642 E First St

642 E First StTucson, AZ 85705

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West University, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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West University, Tucson, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arizona, 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 filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about West University

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the West University area of Tucson, AZ?

As of today, September 14, 2026, there are currently 91 available West University apartments priced from $599 to $2,900, with an average monthly rent of $1,450.

How much are Studio apartments in West University?

There are currently 29 Studio Apartments in West University with rent ranges from $975 to $2,599 with an average price of $1,778.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom West University Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West University ranges from $895 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,073.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West University cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West University range from $799 to $2,400. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,595.

How expensive are West University Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 16 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West University on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $819 to $2,400 - averaging $1,528 for the location.

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