Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West University Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (4 Rentals)

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West University, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University, AZ

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West University area is the $1.54 price per square foot 4x2 Suite Mansion Model at Hub Park Ave in the in the North University neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value West University apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath Renovated Model at Yugo Tucson Campus starting at $1,509 with a $1.42 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$1.54
Yugo Tucson Campus2 Bed, 2 Bath Renovated2BR,2BA$1.42
The Parker2x22BR,2BA$2.22
The Pacific and MalibuPacific A11BR,1BA$4.31
The Link at 4th Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15
oLiv TucsonStudio AStudio ,1BA$5.46
Aspire Tucson: Off-Campus Student HousingS1Studio ,1BA$5.73

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Tucson, AZ. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,690.

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 $1,116, while the average apartment in West University costs $2,272.

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West University?

Cheap apartments in West University have an average cost of $1,413 which is $859 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West University.

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