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455 W Kelso St

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Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tucson, AZ

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tucson, AZ area range in price from $599 to $5,500 with an overall median price of $2,423. The three Tucson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Balboa Heights at $800, Tuscon Park West #1 at $1,095, and Amphi at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tucson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Balboa Heights$1,050$80050
Tuscon Park West #1$1,095$1,0959
Amphi$1,300$85053
St Francis Cabrini$1,350$1,19594
Dodge Flower$1,400$1,30034
Rose$1,495$72597
Prince Tucson$1,562$1,30064
South Park$1,575$815114
Fairgrounds$1,595$72574
Indian House$1,595$90021

Cheapest Available Tucson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Laurence Court Apartments in the Feldman's neighborhood priced from $500. An active desert locale that's perfect in the Rillito neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $580. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tucson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laurence Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$500
An active desert locale that's perfect0x1Studio,1BA$580
Commons At Monte VistaStudio - Not RenovatedStudio,1BA$580
The GroveDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$600
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$639
Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$640
Casa Larga ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$649
Eastpointe - 8477 E Broadway BlvdJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$649
Riata Court Apartments4 Bedroom / 4 Bath4BR,4BA$650
La HaciendaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tucson, AZ

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tucson area is the $0.87 price per square foot 6313 S Nightjar Ln Model at 6313 S Nightjar Ln in the in the Las Luces at Star Valley neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Tucson apartment is the 14394 S Via Gualda Model at 14394 S Via Gualda starting at $1,949 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Presidio del Cielo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tucson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6313 S Nightjar Ln6313 S Nightjar Ln4BR,3.5BA$0.87
14394 S Via Gualda14394 S Via Gualda4BR,3BA$0.83
6855 W Canopus Loop6855 W Canopus Loop4BR,3BA$0.99
8905 E Pantano Bluff Dr8905 E Pantano Bluff Dr3BR,2BA$0.94
Cottages at TucsonBloomfield 4x44BR,4BA$0.63
14163 South Avenida Zumba14163 South Avenida Zumba3BR,2.5BA$0.90
The U at Park2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | $800 Per Bedroom| 25-2...2BR,2BA$0.45
The ParkPark -4Bedroom 2Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.72
Taylor Heights2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.91
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tucson

What type of rentals are currently available in Tucson?

There are currently 2949 Apartments for Rent in Tucson, AZ with pricing that ranges from $430 to $5,132. There are also 692 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tucson ranging from $599 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tucson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tucson ranges from $599 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,166.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tucson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tucson range from $599 to $4,832, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $525.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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