Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West University Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (11 Rentals)

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700 N 7th Ave
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700 N 7th Ave

700 N 7th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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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 priced from $700. The Link at 4th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable West University apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
700 N 7th AveUpdated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio,1BA$700
The Link at 4th AveJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Campus Walk Condominiums2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,195
605-617 N 7th Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,475
University Rincon1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University, AZ

As of August 17, 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 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Campus Walk Condominiums starting at $1,195 with a $1.10 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.
University Rincon2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.85
Campus Walk Condominiums2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.10
605-617 N 7th Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.87
The Link at 4th Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
700 N 7th AveUpdated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio ,1BA$2.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West University Apartments

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 $949, while the average apartment in West University costs $1,399.

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 16 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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