Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 3 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (38 Rentals)

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Thurber Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Thurber Terrace

750 W Thurber RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Twin Palms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Palms

50 W King RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Miraflores
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Miraflores

4011 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719
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PRINCE PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PRINCE PLAZA

120 W Prince RdTucson, AZ 85705
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The Landing on 2nd!
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Landing on 2nd!

3050 N 2nd AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Mission at Mohave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission at Mohave

319 E Mohave RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Midtown Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Commons

3450 N Stone AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Newport at Amphi
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Newport at Amphi

3601 N Stone AveTucson, AZ 85705
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Baca Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Baca Apartments

446 E Pastime RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Oracle Canyon
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oracle Canyon

331 W Pastime RdTucson, AZ 85705
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Ward 3, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ward 3 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 3 area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Laurence Court Apartments priced from $500. The Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Ward 3 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laurence Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$500
The GroveDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$600
Metro on FirstStudioStudio,1BA$679
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Oracle Palms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$738
Verde ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$755
Acacia Gardens - 402 E. Limberlost Drive1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
Metro Tucson * Newly Remodeled Units*A1-1X11BR,1BA$795
Villas Los Duraznos1 X 11BR,1BA$799
Zona Verde1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 3, AZ

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 3 area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Mountain Ridge Apartments in the in the Pullman neighborhood starting from $960. The second greatest value Ward 3 apartment is the 2x2 A Model at Villa Delano Apartment Homes starting at $985 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Central Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 3 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mountain Ridge Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Villa Delano Apartment Homes2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.13
Oracle Canyon2x2 w/washer&dryer 8502BR,2BA$1.17
La Cima ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Kachina Springs ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Malibu Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17
North Hill Park Apartments1x1 6001BR,1BA$1.41
Zona Verde1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Acacia Gardens - 402 E. Limberlost Drive1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
The GroveDeluxe StudioStudio ,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward 3, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #39

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Ward 3, Tucson, AZ

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Ward 3, Tucson, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Tucson. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Ward 3 Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 3 Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ward 3?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 3 is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 3?

The cheapest apartment in Ward 3 is Laurence Court Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Ward 3 costs $1,729.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 3?

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 493 regular apartments in Ward 3 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 Ward 3?

Cheap apartments in Ward 3 have an average cost of $798 which is $931 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 3.

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