
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (13 Rentals)
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Herbert Residential

THE FLATS AT JULIAN DREW BLOCK

Redondo Tower *All Units Remodeled*
South Tucson, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Tucson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Tucson Studio Apartments | $1,329 | $681 | $2,625 |
South Tucson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $560 | $2,813 |
South Tucson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,913 | $430 | $3,245 |
South Tucson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,229 | $625 | $4,411 |
South Tucson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,638 | $815 | $4,400 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Tucson Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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Cheapest Available South Tucson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Tucson area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at One North Fifth priced from $681. Herbert Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable South Tucson apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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One North Fifth | Studio - Low/Very Low Income - Income Restricti... | Studio,1BA | $681 |
Herbert Residential | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
MOUNTAIN PLAZA | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $980 |
THE FLATS AT JULIAN DREW BLOCK | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Redondo Tower *All Units Remodeled* | Studio R | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Tucson, AZ
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Tucson area is the $0.63 price per square foot Bloomfield 4x4 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value South Tucson apartment is the Park -4Bedroom 2Bathroom Model at The Park starting at $945 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the South Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Tucson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cottages at Tucson | Bloomfield 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.63 |
The Park | Park -4Bedroom 2Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.72 |
The Mark Tucson | 3x3 - Chelsea | 3BR,3BA | $1.11 |
McCormick | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath B | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.85 |
Sonoran On 9th | 2 BEDROOM NEAR UNIVERSITY-PRELEASING FOR 2025!!! | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Westwood Apartments - 714 E. 10th St Tucson | 2 bedroom 1 bath renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
MOUNTAIN PLAZA | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Redondo Tower *All Units Remodeled* | Studio LR | Studio ,1BA | $1.77 |
Wildcat Canyon Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
THE FLATS AT JULIAN DREW BLOCK | 1x1W | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Tucson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Tucson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Tucson is under $1,349.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Tucson?
The cheapest apartment in South Tucson is THE FLATS AT JULIAN DREW BLOCK which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in South Tucson costs $1,837.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Tucson?
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 109 regular apartments in South Tucson 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 South Tucson?
Cheap apartments in South Tucson have an average cost of $1,068 which is $769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Tucson.
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