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

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819 N 1st AveTucson, AZ 85719
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West University, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West University, AZ

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 285Studio,1BA$795
700 N. 7th Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
University ManorFurnished StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rendezvous Urban FlatsE - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
The District on 5th2x22BR,2BA$1.68
255 NorthA21BR,1BA$2.20
Zona Verde1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.01
Agave 350A11BR,1BA$2.75
Ari on FourthStudio - A - 2.1Studio ,1BA$3.95
Presidio Palms ApartmentsStudio - Type B GL PatioStudio ,1BA$2.71
700 N. 7th Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.42
University ManorFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$2.54
SaharaStudio 285Studio ,1BA$2.79

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Tucson, AZ. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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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