Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ward 5 Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (24 Rentals)

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Siegel Suites Tucson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Siegel Suites Tucson

4425 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
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Borden Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Borden Court

231 E 33rd StTucson, AZ 85713
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Spanish Trail Suites
Studio Apartments

Spanish Trail Suites

305 E Benson HwyTucson, AZ 85713
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Colores Del Sol
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colores Del Sol

5933 S 6th AveTucson, AZ 85706
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Belmar Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Belmar Apartments

3668 S Belmar AveTucson, AZ 85713
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Campbell Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campbell Terrace

4750 S Campbell AveTucson, AZ 85714
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Ward 5, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ward 5 Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ward 5 area of Tucson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Somerset Place Apartments priced from $705. Villas Las Mandarinas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Ward 5 apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Somerset Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$705
Villas Las MandarinasStudioStudio,1BA$725
Las Villas De Kino ApartmentsOne Bedroom Phase I1BR,1BA$740
Santa Cruz River Apartments1STU-RStudio,1BA$749
Ventura Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$773

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ward 5, AZ

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ward 5 area is the $0.47 price per square foot Courtyard 4x4 Model at Cottages at Tucson in the in the South Tucson neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Ward 5 apartment is the Fall In Love at Valle Del Sur! Call us today! (... Model at Valle Del Sur starting at $2,050 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the South Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ward 5 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cottages at TucsonCourtyard 4x44BR,4BA$0.47
Valle Del SurFall In Love at Valle Del Sur! Call us today! (...4BR,2BA$1.09
Ventura TownhomesSaguaro3BR,2BA$1.36
The Apex - Tucson$99 First Months Rent! Call today3BR,2BA$1.52
Casa Bonita ApartmentsFall In Love at Casa Bonita for only $99 on fir...1BR,1BA$1.50
Rio Seco Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$1.53
Silverado Apartments1+1L U1BR,1BA$1.51
Casa BellaOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.49
Somerset Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Ventura Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ward 5, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #126

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.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas 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 our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Ward 5 Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ward 5 Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ward 5?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ward 5 is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ward 5?

The cheapest apartment in Ward 5 is Somerset Place Apartments which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Ward 5 costs $1,910.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ward 5?

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 21 regular apartments in Ward 5 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 5?

Cheap apartments in Ward 5 have an average cost of $217 which is $1,693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ward 5.

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