
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Phoenix, AZ from $500 (570 Rentals)
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Crosstown Phoenix

The Residences at Camelback West

Biltmore on the Lake

The Venue on Camelback Apartments

The Mod Apartments

Augustine at Glendale

Kinley at Biltmore

The Square on Indian School

Cielo Apartments
Phoenix's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Phoenix and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Andrew Jollett

Collins off Colter*

Montelano

Seventh

The Resort on 27th

Park Terrace

Villa Toscana

The Union on 28th

Allora Phoenix Apartments

Roosevelt Point

Tides on McDowell

Capri on Camelback

Valencia Park

Diamonte on Bell

Azul Apartments

Ava North & South

North Mountain Apartments

The Axis on Mcdowell

Tides on East Cactus

Papago Vista

Phoenix Manor

Sonoran Flats

The Onyx Apartments

Summit on Thomas

West 35th Apartments

Parq at East Arcadia

Aspire Apartment Homes

Senara Apartments

Villages at Metro Center

Casa Sol Apartments

Ardella on 28th

Bell Cove

Mountain Vista

Motif

The Resort on 35th

Ellis Midtown
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 | $1,440 | $608 | $6,649 |
Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $669 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $849 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,529 | $840 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,359 | $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 $699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Phoenix?
The cheapest apartment in Phoenix is McCarty on Monroe which is listed at $634, while the average apartment in Phoenix costs $2,781.
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 11,261 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 $375 which is $2,406 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.