
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barrio Contro Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Barrio Contro area of Tucson.


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Barrio Contro, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barrio Contro?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Barrio Contro Studio Apartments | $1,223 | $675 | $2,128 |
Barrio Contro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $560 | $2,396 |
Barrio Contro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $440 | $3,191 |
Barrio Contro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $625 | $3,600 |
Barrio Contro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,001 | $1,085 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Barrio Contro Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Somerset Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
Villas Las Mandarinas | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Villas de la Montana | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
La Racqueta | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Capistrano | Studio | Studio,1BA | $929 |
Country Club Apartments | Studio - Small | Studio,1BA | $969 |
Fresh new look at Orange Blossom Apartments! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Cottonwood Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
Wildcat Canyon Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cottages at Tucson | Courtyard 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.47 |
The Mark Tucson | 3x3 - Chelsea | 3BR,3BA | $1.11 |
2009 E 7th St, Unit 2009 | 2009 E 7th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
255 North | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
2001-2009 E 7th street | 2003 | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Cottonwood Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Riata Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
Fresh new look at Orange Blossom Apartments! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
La Racqueta | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Somerset Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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