
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North University Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (11 Rentals)
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Villas Las Mandarinas

The Castle Apartments

Sahara

Villas Los Duraznos

University Lee Apartments

Union on Santa Rita

Presidio Palms Apartments

University Gardens Apartments
North University, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North University Studio Apartments | $1,363 | $695 | $2,300 |
North University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $799 | $2,549 |
North University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $850 | $2,750 |
North University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $899 | $3,600 |
North University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $799 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North University Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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Cheapest Available North University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North University area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Villas Las Mandarinas priced from $725. Villas Los Duraznos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable North University apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Villas Las Mandarinas | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Villas Los Duraznos | 1 X 1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Zona Verde | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Sahara | Studio 340A | Studio,1BA | $825 |
University Manor | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North University, AZ
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the North University 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 North University apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1425 N Park Ave starting at $1,495 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the North University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The U at Park | 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | $800 Per Bedroom| 25-2... | 2BR,2BA | $0.45 |
1425 N Park Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
University Gardens Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
255 North | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Union on Santa Rita | Newly Renovated 1 Bedroom - Steps from Universi... | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
The Castle Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Zona Verde | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
University Lee Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Villas Los Duraznos | 1 X 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Villas Las Mandarinas | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth University, Tucson, AZ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the North University Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
97 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
55 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North University is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North University?
The cheapest apartment in North University is Villas Los Duraznos which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in North University costs $1,865.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North University?
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 379 regular apartments in North University 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 North University?
Cheap apartments in North University have an average cost of $1,526 which is $339 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North University.
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