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

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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 $699. Villas Los Duraznos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable West University apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SaharaStudio 340BStudio,1BA$699
Villas Los Duraznos1 X 11BR,1BA$799
Presidio Palms ApartmentsStudio - Type B GL PatioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University, AZ

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the West University area is the $2.06 price per square foot A1 Model at 255 North in the in the Menlo Park neighborhood starting from $1,511. The second greatest value West University apartment is the 1 Bedroom *1 Month Free for June Move In* Model at Zona Verde starting at $1,335 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Central 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.
255 NorthA11BR,1BA$2.06
Zona Verde1 Bedroom *1 Month Free for June Move In*1BR,1BA$2.45
Agave 350A1i1BR,1BA$2.87
Hub Park Ave1x1 A1BR,1BA$5.26
Villas Los Duraznos1 X 11BR,1BA$1.88
Hub Speedway1x1 A1BR,1BA$5.38
Ari on FourthStudio - A - 2.1Studio ,1BA$3.44
Presidio Palms ApartmentsStudio - Type B ULStudio ,1BA$2.71
SaharaStudio 340AStudio ,1BA$2.22
University ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$2.54

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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®

65 / 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 $1,599.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West University?

The cheapest apartment in West University is Villas Los Duraznos which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in West University costs $1,865.

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 361 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 $1,402 which is $463 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West University.

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