Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Drexel Heights Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $500 (8 Rentals)

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6420 S Camino De La TierraTucson, AZ 85746

Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Drexel Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Drexel Heights area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at San Mateo priced from $732. The Missions at Sentinel Peak has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Drexel Heights apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San MateoStudioStudio,1BA$732
The Missions at Sentinel PeakStudioStudio,1BA$775
Mission TierraCatalina1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Drexel Heights, AZ

As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Drexel Heights area is the $0.96 price per square foot 6855 W Canopus Loop Model at 6855 W Canopus Loop in the in the Las Luces at Star Valley neighborhood starting from $2,237. The second greatest value Drexel Heights apartment is the 7418 South Model at 7418 South starting at $2,190 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Presidio Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Drexel Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6855 W Canopus Loop6855 W Canopus Loop4BR,3BA$0.96
7418 South7418 South3BR,2.5BA$1.07
3043 W Mountain Dew St3043 W Mountain Dew St3BR,2BA$1.13
7128 S Placita del Campo7128 S Placita del Campo3BR,2.5BA$1.23
6842 W Dovewood Way6842 W Dovewood Way3BR,2BA$1.16
3192 W Alexanderwood Dr3192 W Alexanderwood Dr3BR,2BA$1.40
3068 W Placita De La Roseta3068 W Placita De La Roseta3BR,3BA$1.21
Mountain Lakes Apartments2+1 LI2BR,1BA$1.73
Mission TierraCatalina1BR,1BA$1.36
Icon on Midvale1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Drexel Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Drexel Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Drexel Heights is under $1,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Drexel Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Drexel Heights is Mission Tierra which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Drexel Heights costs $2,099.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Drexel Heights?

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 37 regular apartments in Drexel Heights 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 Drexel Heights?

Cheap apartments in Drexel Heights have an average cost of $852 which is $1,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Drexel Heights.

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