Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mountain 1st Avenue Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (103 Rentals)

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Mountain 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mountain 1st Avenue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mountain 1st Avenue area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Laurence Court Apartments priced from $500. Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $640. Here are the most affordable Mountain 1st Avenue apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laurence Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$500
Park Vista Apartments - 2497 N. Park AveStudioStudio,1BA$640
The GroveDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$645
Riata Court Apartments4 Bedroom / 4 Bath4BR,4BA$650
Metro on FirstStudioStudio,1BA$679
Sahuaro ApartmentsStudiosStudio,1BA$695
Kelso Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Casa Del Coronado0x1Studio,1BA$709
Copper HouseStudioStudio,1BA$715
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain 1st Avenue, AZ

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mountain 1st Avenue area is the $1.25 price per square foot 1590 E Hampton St Model at 1590 E Hampton St in the in the Central Tucson neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Mountain 1st Avenue apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | $800 Per Bedroom| 25-2... Model at The U at Park starting at $800 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Central Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain 1st Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1590 E Hampton St1590 E Hampton St4BR,3BA$1.25
The U at Park2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | $800 Per Bedroom| 25-2...2BR,2BA$0.45
3210 E Linden St3210 E Linden St2BR,1BA$1.05
Mountain Ridge Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Cottonwood CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Villa Delano Apartment Homes2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.13
Oracle Canyon2x2 w/washer&dryer 8502BR,2BA$1.26
Riata Court Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.82
Kelso Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.17
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mountain 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Tucson. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Mountain 1st Avenue Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

100 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mountain 1st Avenue Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mountain 1st Avenue?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mountain 1st Avenue is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mountain 1st Avenue?

The cheapest apartment in Mountain 1st Avenue is Laurence Court Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Mountain 1st Avenue costs $1,685.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mountain 1st Avenue?

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 380 regular apartments in Mountain 1st Avenue 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 Mountain 1st Avenue?

Cheap apartments in Mountain 1st Avenue have an average cost of $1,089 which is $596 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mountain 1st Avenue.

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