
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (39 Rentals)
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The Grove

Sahuaro Apartments

The Phoenix on Lowell

Casa Del Coronado

Las Brisas Apartment Homes

Sahara

Villas Los Duraznos

Fontana Courts Apartments

University Lee Apartments

3028 N Castro Ave

Vista Hermosa

Alegria Apartment Homes

77 E Laguna St

315 E Grant Rd
Central Tucson, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Tucson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Tucson Studio Apartments | $976 | $640 | $2,049 |
Central Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,097 | $695 | $2,454 |
Central Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $695 | $2,675 |
Central Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,956 | $899 | $3,270 |
Central Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $799 | $1,724 |
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Cheapest Available Central Tucson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Tucson area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park Ave priced from $640. The Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable Central Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $640 |
The Grove | Deluxe Studio | Studio,1BA | $645 |
Sahuaro Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Kelso Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Casa Del Coronado | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $709 |
Las Brisas Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $777 |
Villas Los Duraznos | 1 X 1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Zona Verde | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Midtown Commons | StudioR | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Sahara | Studio 340A | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Tucson, AZ
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Tucson area is the $1.25 price per square foot 1590 E Hampton St Model at 1590 E Hampton St in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Central Tucson apartment is the 6151 Calle Bilboa Model at 6151 Calle Bilboa starting at $2,265 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Central Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Tucson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1590 E Hampton St | 1590 E Hampton St | 4BR,3BA | $1.25 |
6151 Calle Bilboa | 6151 Calle Bilboa | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
6166 Calle Bilboa | 6166 Calle Bilboa | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
The U at Park | 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | $800 Per Bedroom| 25-2... | 2BR,2BA | $0.45 |
Villa Delano Apartment Homes | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Kelso Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Blacklidge Flats | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Kelso Vista Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
The Grove | Deluxe Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Tucson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Tucson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Tucson is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in Central Tucson is Kelso Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Central Tucson costs $1,784.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Tucson?
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 30 regular apartments in Central Tucson 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 Central Tucson?
Cheap apartments in Central Tucson have an average cost of $954 which is $830 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Tucson.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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