Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Heights Neighborhood of Tucson, AZ from $400 (17 Rentals)

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Craycroft Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Craycroft Park

1725 S Craycroft RdTucson, AZ 85711
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Broadway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Apartments

20 N Leonora AveTucson, AZ 85711
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Vista De Catalina
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista De Catalina

5770 E 10th StTucson, AZ 85711
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Catalunya
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catalunya

5180 E 22nd StTucson, AZ 85711
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Tanglewood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tanglewood

5050 E 5th StTucson, AZ 85711

Wilshire Heights, Tucson, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilshire Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilshire Heights area of Tucson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sienna Ridge priced from $639. Summit Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Wilshire Heights apartments for rent in Tucson, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$639
Summit RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$675
Sedona SpringsStudioStudio,1BA$695
29 Palms ApartmentsSPRING SPECIAL $99 first month rentStudio,1BA$695
Villas Las MandarinasStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire Heights, AZ

As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilshire Heights area is the $1.54 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Marquee on 5th in the in the El G.H.E.K.O. neighborhood starting from $1,174. The second greatest value Wilshire Heights apartment is the 2x1 Deluxe Model at Sahuara Apartments starting at $1,225 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the El G.H.E.K.O. neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilshire Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marquee on 5th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Sahuara Apartments2x1 Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.68
The Place at Broadway EastA5 / Sienna1BR,1BA$1.51
Arcadia ParkTranquility1BR,1BA$1.27
Tanglewood1C - One Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1.34
The Springs Apartments1A | The Cove1BR,1BA$1.38
The Place at Wilmot North1x1 A21BR,1BA$1.45
Aspen GroveAspen Grove - 1517-...1BR,1BA$1.78
VILLA DEL SOL1X1-U1BR,1BA$1.55
Sienna RidgeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilshire Heights, Tucson, AZ

Ranked #104

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Wilshire Heights, Tucson, and the greater Tucson area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilshire Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wilshire Heights?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilshire Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Wilshire Heights is Summit Ridge which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Wilshire Heights costs $1,645.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilshire Heights?

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 Wilshire Heights 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 Wilshire Heights?

Cheap apartments in Wilshire Heights have an average cost of $218 which is $1,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilshire Heights.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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