
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Presidio Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (53 Rentals)
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Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park Ave

One North Fifth

Sahuaro Apartments

Palm Shadows Apartments

Sahara

1121 E 12th St

Las Brisas Apartment Homes

University Lee Apartments

The Castle Apartments

Union on Santa Rita

Herbert Residential

THE FLATS AT JULIAN DREW BLOCK

315 E Grant Rd

Presidio Palms Apartments

MOUNTAIN PLAZA

2439 N Fontana Ave

Redondo Tower *All Units Remodeled*

Lantana Apartments

2021 S Norris Ave

Zona Verde

35 W Lester St

University Gardens Apartments

1st and Olsen ( 1055, 1065, 1075 N. Olsen
El Presidio, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Presidio?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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El Presidio Studio Apartments | $1,240 | $600 | $2,300 |
El Presidio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $560 | $2,549 |
El Presidio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,753 | $430 | $3,262 |
El Presidio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $625 | $3,600 |
El Presidio 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $799 | $4,400 |
El Presidio 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $879 | $2,625 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the El Presidio Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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Cheapest Available El Presidio Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Presidio area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park Ave priced from $640. One North Fifth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $681. Here are the most affordable El Presidio 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 |
One North Fifth | Studio - Low/Very Low Income - Income Restricti... | Studio,1BA | $681 |
Sahuaro Apartments | Studios | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Sahara | Studio 340B | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Las Brisas Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $737 |
The Castle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $815 |
Union on Santa Rita | Fully Renovated - 2 bedroom 1 bathroom $850 per... | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Herbert Residential | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
University Lee Apartments | 1Br/1Ba w/ AC | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Presidio, AZ
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Presidio area is the $0.62 price per square foot Bloomfield 4x4 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,240. The second greatest value El Presidio apartment is the 5 bedroom 2 bath Model at Sahuaro Point Villas - 2326 N 6th Avenute starting at $2,200 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Central Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Presidio apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cottages at Tucson | Bloomfield 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.62 |
Sahuaro Point Villas - 2326 N 6th Avenute | 5 bedroom 2 bath | 5BR,2BA | $1.10 |
The U at Park | 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | $800 Per Bedroom| 25-2... | 2BR,2BA | $0.45 |
The Park | Park -4Bedroom 2Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.69 |
The Mark Tucson | 3x3 - Chelsea | 3BR,3BA | $1.11 |
2009 E 7th St, Unit 2009 | 2009 E 7th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Midtown on 1st | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Wildcat Canyon Village | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson | 2 bedroom 1 bath renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Presidio Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in El Presidio?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Presidio is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Presidio?
The cheapest apartment in El Presidio is Las Brisas Apartment Homes which is listed at $737, while the average apartment in El Presidio costs $1,759.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Presidio?
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 460 regular apartments in El Presidio 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 El Presidio?
Cheap apartments in El Presidio have an average cost of $1,253 which is $506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Presidio.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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