Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Gate Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (33 Rentals)

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Euclid-Lee Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid-Lee Apartments

822 N Lee StTucson, AZ 85719
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Cherry Park Studios
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Park Studios

222 S Cherry AveTucson, AZ 85719
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Don Martin Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Don Martin Apartments

605 E 9th StTucson, AZ 85705
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7th Avenue Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7th Avenue Lofts

1150 N 7th AveTucson, AZ 85705
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VFW Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

VFW Lofts

124 E Broadway BlvdTucson, AZ 85701
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University Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Lofts

819 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719
Student Housing
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Main Gate, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Main Gate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Main Gate area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at One North Fifth priced from $681. Sahara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Main Gate apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
One North FifthStudio - Low/Very Low Income - Income Restricti...Studio,1BA$681
SaharaStudio 340AStudio,1BA$799
The Castle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$815
Union on Santa RitaFully Renovated - 2 bedroom 1 bathroom $850 per...2BR,1BA$850
Herbert ResidentialStudioStudio,1BA$925
University Lee Apartments1Br/1Ba w/ AC1BR,1BA$950
MOUNTAIN PLAZA2X12BR,1BA$975
THE FLATS AT JULIAN DREW BLOCK1x11BR,1BA$999
1st and Olsen ( 1055, 1065, 1075 N. Olsen 1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Gate, AZ

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Main Gate area is the $0.45 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | $800 Per Bedroom| 25-2... Model at The U at Park in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Main Gate apartment is the Park -4Bedroom 2Bathroom Model at The Park starting at $915 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the South Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Main Gate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The U at Park2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | $800 Per Bedroom| 25-2...2BR,2BA$0.45
The ParkPark -4Bedroom 2Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.69
The Mark Tucson3x3 - Chelsea3BR,3BA$1.11
2009 E 7th St, Unit 20092009 E 7th St2BR,2BA$1.50
McCormick1 Bed 1.5 Bath B1BR,1.5BA$1.85
1425 N Park Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.66
Wildcat Canyon Village2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.92
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson2 bedroom 1 bath renovated2BR,1BA$1.52
The District on 5th2x22BR,2BA$1.68
University Arms Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.70

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Main Gate, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #35

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Arizona including Main Gate, Tucson, and the greater Tucson area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Main Gate Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Main Gate?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Main Gate is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Main Gate?

The cheapest apartment in Main Gate is The Castle Apartments which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Main Gate costs $1,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Main Gate?

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 406 regular apartments in Main Gate 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 Main Gate?

Cheap apartments in Main Gate have an average cost of $1,272 which is $523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main Gate.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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