Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Development Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Westside Development Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside Development area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at The Missions at Sentinel Peak priced from $775. San Mateo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $781. Here are the most affordable Westside Development apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio,1BA$775
San MateoStudioStudio,1BA$781
Mission Creek ApartmentsUpgraded 1x11BR,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Development, AZ

As of January 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside Development area is the $1.63 price per square foot Estrella Model at Starrview at Starr Pass Apartment Homes in the in the Starr Pass neighborhood starting from $1,628. The second greatest value Westside Development apartment is the Madera Canyon Model at The Place At Canyon Ridge starting at $1,781 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Starr Pass neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside Development apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Starrview at Starr Pass Apartment HomesEstrella2BR,2BA$1.63
The Place At Canyon RidgeMadera Canyon2BR,2BA$1.80
Zona VillageB12BR,1BA$1.46
Mountain Lakes Apartments"Renta Reducidas y Depositos: Ahorre dinero en ...2BR,1BA$1.73
Stargate WestOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Rincon Country West RV ResortPark Model1BR,1BA$1.93
The Reserve at Star PassUpgraded 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.16
Buenas @ 1310 Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.75
Mission Creek Apartments1x1 Fully Upgraded1BR,1BA$2.08
San MateoStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Westside Development, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #98

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Development Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westside Development?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside Development is under $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside Development?

The cheapest apartment in Westside Development is The Missions at Sentinel Peak which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Westside Development costs $1,770.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside Development?

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 12 regular apartments in Westside Development 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 Westside Development?

Cheap apartments in Westside Development have an average cost of $601 which is $1,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside Development.

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