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

As of March 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West University area is the $1.32 price per square foot 4x2 Suite Mansion Model at Hub Park Ave in the in the North University neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value West University apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Urbane starting at $1,363 with a $1.39 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.
Hub Park Ave4x2 Suite Mansion4BR,2BA$1.32
Urbane3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
The District on 5th2x22BR,2BA$1.61
The Parker1x1 +1BR,1BA$4.54
The Link at 4th Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.40
Hub Speedway1x1 VIP1BR,1BA$5.60
oLiv TucsonStudio AStudio ,1BA$5.46
700 N 7th AveUpdated studio near UofA Preleasing NOW for Aug...Studio ,1BA$2.49
Aspire Tucson: Off-Campus Student HousingS1Studio ,1BA$5.42

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 $1,250, while the average apartment in West University costs $2,345.

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 131 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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