
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West University Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (8 Rentals)
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Villas Los Duraznos

Presidio Palms Apartments

829 N 3rd Ave

439 E University Blvd
West University, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West University Studio Apartments | $1,409 | $779 | $2,300 |
West University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $1,095 | $2,820 |
West University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $949 | $2,885 |
West University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $899 | $3,600 |
West University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $799 | $4,400 |
West University 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $879 | $1,995 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West University, AZ
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the West University, AZ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for West University Apartments for rent:
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Cheapest Available West University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West University area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sahara priced from $795. 700 N. 7th Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable West University apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sahara | Studio 285 | Studio,1BA | $795 |
700 N. 7th Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
University Manor | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University, AZ
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the West University area is the $2.86 price per square foot E - 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Rendezvous Urban Flats in the in the Menlo Park neighborhood starting from $2,366. The second greatest value West University apartment is the 2x2 Model at The District on 5th starting at $1,199 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Downtown Tucson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Rendezvous Urban Flats | E - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
The District on 5th | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
255 North | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Zona Verde | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Agave 350 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Ari on Fourth | Studio - A - 2.1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.95 |
Presidio Palms Apartments | Studio - Type B GL Patio | Studio ,1BA | $2.71 |
700 N. 7th Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.42 |
University Manor | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.54 |
Sahara | Studio 285 | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the West University Neighborhood in Tucson, AZ
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
96 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 West University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West University is under $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West University?
The cheapest apartment in West University is Zona Verde which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in West University costs $1,854.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 9,295 regular apartments in West 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 West University?
Cheap apartments in West University have an average cost of $1,263 which is $591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West University.
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