Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carefree, AZ from $1,000 (28 Rentals)

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Carefree, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carefree Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carefree, AZ is a Studio unit found at Monte Viejo in the North Phoenix neighborhood priced from $1,097. Nova North Valley in the Deer Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,109. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carefree apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monte ViejoS1Studio,1BA$1,097
Nova North ValleyS1Studio,1BA$1,109
Cabana North Valley0X1Studio,1BA$1,124
Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,199
Marquis Sonoran Preserve1A1BR,1BA$1,229
MAA FoothillsThe Silver Bell1BR,1BA$1,253
Ninety DegreesE1Studio,1BA$1,304
Alta Vista1x11BR,1BA$1,400
Las Colinas At Black Canyon1 Bed 1 Bath 757 SqFt (674 Net)1BR,1BA$1,405
HarwoodS1Studio,1BA$1,421

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carefree, AZ

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carefree area is the $1.74 price per square foot 3 Bed/2.5 Bath Model at The Hillburn in the in the Deer Valley neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Carefree apartment is the Willow Model at Hideaway North Scottsdale starting at $2,169 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Sonoran Regional Core neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carefree apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hillburn3 Bed/2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.74
Hideaway North ScottsdaleWillow2BR,2BA$1.85
Cielo at Tramonto2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.60
IMT Desert RidgeB32BR,2BA$1.85
7542 E Carefree Dr, Unit 2027542 E Carefree Dr2BR,1BA$1.67
Acero North ValleyCobalt1BR,1BA$1.95
Marquis Sonoran Preserve1C1BR,1BA$1.61
The Place at Sonoran TrailsPoppy1BR,1BA$1.85
Alta Vista1x11BR,1BA$1.92
MAA FoothillsThe Silver Bell1BR,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carefree, AZ

Ranked #64

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Carefree, AZ

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carefree Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carefree?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carefree is at Monte Viejo listed at $1,097.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carefree Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carefree Apartment is $1,199 at Village Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carefree Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carefree is starting from $1,299 at Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Carefree Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carefree Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Monte Viejo and starts from $1,758.

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