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Portola North Phoenix

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Sunset Sound Studio Apartments

The Mod Apartments

Kinley at Biltmore
Phoenix's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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The Square on Indian School

Sunrise Vista

Towers on 19th

The Union on 28th

The Wexler Apartments

Montelano

The Resort on 27th

The Loreto Apartments

Park Terrace

Courtyard at Encanto Apartments

Tides on McDowell

Presidio North Apartments

Azul Apartments

Ava North & South

Terra Villa Apartments

The Axis on Mcdowell

Cactus Canyon

Villa Toscana

Palm Aire Apartments

Cornell Apartments

Tides on East Cactus

Tides on 27th

The View at North Mountain

Phoenix Manor

Senara Apartments

Stonybrook Apartments

Monterra

Parq at East Arcadia

VB on 12th

Summit on Thomas

West 35th Apartments

Aspire Apartment Homes

The Retro on 32nd Street Apartments

Madera at Metro

X Phoenix

Villages at Metro Center
Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Phoenix?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Phoenix Studio Apartments | $1,433 | $628 | $6,649 |
Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $669 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,101 | $849 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $840 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,022 | $999 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Phoenix, AZ
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Phoenix Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Phoenix?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Phoenix is under $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Phoenix?
The cheapest apartment in Phoenix is McCarty on Monroe which is listed at $647, while the average apartment in Phoenix costs $2,806.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Phoenix?
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 9,678 regular apartments in Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
Cheap apartments in Phoenix have an average cost of $359 which is $2,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Phoenix.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ
Written by: Andrew Jollett
I'm Andrew, your ApartmHomeLiving.com local expert for Phoenix. My earliest memories of Phoenix date back to the mid-2000s when 2 of my sisters moved there (one for work and the other for school).

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.