Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barrio Contro Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (29 Rentals)

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Siegel Suites Tucson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Siegel Suites Tucson

4425 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
Corporate Housing
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Parkview Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Manor

455 S Irving AveTucson, AZ 85711
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Cherry Park Studios
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Park Studios

222 S Cherry AveTucson, AZ 85719
Student Housing
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Equinox Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Equinox Apartments

3727 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85716
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Ocotillo Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ocotillo Apartments

4098 E 29th StTucson, AZ 85711
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Cheapest Available Barrio Contro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barrio Contro area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Somerset Place Apartments priced from $705. Villas Las Mandarinas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Barrio Contro apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Somerset Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$705
Villas Las MandarinasStudioStudio,1BA$725
Villas de la MontanaStudioStudio,1BA$799
La Racqueta1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
CapistranoStudioStudio,1BA$929
Country Club ApartmentsStudio - SmallStudio,1BA$969
Fresh new look at Orange Blossom Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$978
Wildcat Canyon Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barrio Contro, AZ

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barrio Contro area is the $0.47 price per square foot Courtyard 4x4 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Barrio Contro apartment is the 3x3 - Chelsea Model at The Mark Tucson starting at $1,400 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the South Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barrio Contro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages at TucsonCourtyard 4x44BR,4BA$0.47
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Chelsea3BR,3BA$1.11
2009 E 7th St, Unit 20092009 E 7th St2BR,2BA$1.50
255 NorthC23BR,2BA$1.75
2001-2009 E 7th street20032BR,1BA$1.78
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.82
Fresh new look at Orange Blossom Apartments!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.63
La Racqueta1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Somerset Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28

Getting Around the Barrio Contro Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barrio Contro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Barrio Contro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barrio Contro is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barrio Contro?

The cheapest apartment in Barrio Contro is Somerset Place Apartments which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Barrio Contro costs $6,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barrio Contro?

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 107 regular apartments in Barrio Contro 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 Barrio Contro?

Cheap apartments in Barrio Contro have an average cost of $997 which is $5,803 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barrio Contro.

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