Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West University Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (3 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University, AZ

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the West University area is the $5.26 price per square foot 1x1 A Model at Hub Park Ave in the in the North University neighborhood starting from $2,425. The second greatest value West University apartment is the Studio Model at The Link at 4th Ave starting at $1,099 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Downtown Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Park Ave1x1 A1BR,1BA$5.26
The Link at 4th AveStudioStudio ,1BA$2.50
Hub Speedway1x1 A1BR,1BA$5.38
oLiv TucsonStudio AStudio ,1BA$5.29

Getting Around the West University Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

96 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West University is under $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West University?

The cheapest apartment in West University is The Link at 4th Ave which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in West University costs $2,329.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West University?

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 267 regular apartments in West University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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