Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desert Ridge Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $900 (23 Rentals)

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Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Desert Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Desert Ridge area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Celia priced from $925. Monte Viejo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,112. Here are the most affordable Desert Ridge apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CeliaNewport1BR,1BA$925
Monte ViejoS1Studio,1BA$1,112
Connect on UnionTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,234
NortherlyOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,280
Ventura VistaL1Studio,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Ridge, AZ

As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desert Ridge area is the $1.52 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Aria on Cave Creek Apartments in the in the North Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value Desert Ridge apartment is the B1 Model at Ventura Vista starting at $1,600 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the North Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desert Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aria on Cave Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.52
Ventura VistaB12BR,2BA$1.49
Sonterra Apartments at Paradise ValleyB2 (Topaz)2BR,2BA$1.79
IMT Desert RidgeB32BR,2BA$1.85
Seventeen8052X2S2BR,2BA$1.42
Connect on UnionTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.39
MontreuxA1LS1BR,1BA$2.06
The Reserve on Cave CreekOne B1BR,1BA$1.74
CeliaPelican2BR,1BA$1.91
NortherlyOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #65

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Desert Ridge Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 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 Desert Ridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Desert Ridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Desert Ridge is at Monte Viejo listed at $1,112.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Ridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Ridge Apartment is $925 at Celia.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Desert Ridge is starting from $1,234 at Connect on Union.

What is the most affordable Desert Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Desert Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ventura Vista and starts from $1,810.

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