Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Drexel Heights Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $500 (8 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Drexel Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Drexel Heights Studio Apartments | $918 | $732 | $1,432 |
Drexel Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $795 | $1,600 |
Drexel Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,147 | $975 | $1,582 |
Drexel Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $1,295 | $2,169 |
Drexel Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,086 | $1,999 | $2,149 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Drexel Heights Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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San Mateo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $732 |
The Missions at Sentinel Peak | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
Mission Tierra | Catalina | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6855 W Canopus Loop | 6855 W Canopus Loop | 4BR,3BA | $0.96 |
7418 South | 7418 South | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
3043 W Mountain Dew St | 3043 W Mountain Dew St | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
7128 S Placita del Campo | 7128 S Placita del Campo | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
6842 W Dovewood Way | 6842 W Dovewood Way | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
3192 W Alexanderwood Dr | 3192 W Alexanderwood Dr | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
3068 W Placita De La Roseta | 3068 W Placita De La Roseta | 3BR,3BA | $1.21 |
Mountain Lakes Apartments | 2+1 LI | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Mission Tierra | Catalina | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Icon on Midvale | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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