Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desert Aire Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (15 Rentals)

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5425 E 30th St

TucsonAZ85711
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Craycroft Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Craycroft Park

1725 S Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85711
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Vista De Catalina
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista De Catalina

5770 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85711
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Broadway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

20 N Leonora AveTucson, AZ 85711
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Catalunya
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catalunya

5180 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711

Desert Aire, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Desert Aire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Desert Aire area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sienna Ridge priced from $639. Summit Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Desert Aire apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$639
Summit RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$675
29 Palms ApartmentsSPRING SPECIAL $99 first month rentStudio,1BA$695
Villas Las MandarinasStudioStudio,1BA$725
VILLA DEL SOL1X1-U1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Aire, AZ

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desert Aire area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Del Rey Apartments in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Desert Aire apartment is the Mirador Model at The Condominium at Williams Centre starting at $1,635 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Avondale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desert Aire apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Del Rey Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.05
The Condominium at Williams CentreMirador1BR,1BA$1.97
Sahuara Apartments2x1 Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.68
Arcadia ParkTranquility1BR,1BA$1.27
Palm Garden Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Sundance Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.25
Aspen GroveAspen Grove - 1517-...1BR,1BA$1.78
VILLA DEL SOL1X1-U1BR,1BA$1.55
The Enclave Apartment HomesS1Studio ,1BA$1.84
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Desert Aire, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #133

Among neighborhoods in Tucson, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desert Aire Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Desert Aire?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Desert Aire is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Desert Aire?

The cheapest apartment in Desert Aire is Summit Ridge which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Desert Aire costs $1,572.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Desert Aire?

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 Desert Aire 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 Desert Aire?

Cheap apartments in Desert Aire have an average cost of $145 which is $1,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Desert Aire.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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