Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West University Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (10 Rentals)

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6 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent

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833 N 4th Ave

TucsonAZ85705

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West University, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available West University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West University area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at 700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D ) priced from $700. The Link at 4th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable West University apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
The Link at 4th AveJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,049
Hub Park Ave6x56BR,5BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University, AZ

As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West University area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at University Rincon in the in the Downtown Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value West University apartment is the 4x2 Suite Mansion Model at Hub Park Ave starting at $1,425 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the North University 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.
University Rincon2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.85
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.32
The District on 5th2x22BR,2BA$1.67
The Parker1x1 +1BR,1BA$4.54
The Link at 4th AveJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
Hub Speedway1x1 VIP1BR,1BA$5.60
oLiv TucsonStudio AStudio ,1BA$5.46
Aspire Tucson: Off-Campus Student HousingS1Studio ,1BA$5.48
700 N. 7th Ave. ( Main House, A, B, C, D )Updated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio ,1BA$2.11
UrbaneStudioStudio ,1BA$5.45

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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 $2,649.

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 $1,049, while the average apartment in West University costs $2,275.

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 222 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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