Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Main Gate Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (35 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Main Gate area of Tucson.

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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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University Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

University Lofts

819 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719
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The Alamo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alamo Apartments

824 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85719
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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 Sahara priced from $699. The Castle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Main Gate apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$699
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
Zona Verde4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed) ...4BR,4BA$950
1st and Olsen ( 1055, 1065, 1075 N. Olsen 1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
One North FifthStudio LoftStudio,1BA$1,005
University Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Main Gate, AZ

As of May 04, 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 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed) ... Model at Zona Verde starting at $950 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Central 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
Zona Verde4 Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom Townhouse (By the Bed) ...4BR,4.5BA$0.54
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
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

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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 $1,100.

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 $6,800.

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 405 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 $1,176 which is $5,624 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Main Gate.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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