Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (503 Rentals)

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Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Phoenix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at McCarty on Monroe priced from $530. Crosstown Phoenix has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $671. Here are the most affordable Downtown Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$530
Crosstown Phoenixe10a - EastStudio,1BA$671
Vista Village on Van BurenStudioStudio,1BA$699
2025 West Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$703
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
Victory Place I-IVStudioStudio,1BA$720
Matthew Henson Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$748
Spectra MidtownS2CStudio,1BA$773
Kinley at BiltmoreS1Studio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Phoenix, AZ

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Phoenix area is the $0.80 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Legacy Crossing I & II in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $941. The second greatest value Downtown Phoenix apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Camelback Gardens starting at $1,450 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$0.80
Camelback GardensTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Rancho Montanas Senior ApartmentsA22BR,2BA$1.01
The Clubhouse at Arcadia1x11BR,1BA$1.35
Cactus CanyonTwo Bedroom - Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.36
2501 E Culver St, Unit B2501 E Culver St1BR,1BA$1.39
2234 W Medlock Dr1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
2320 N 51st Pl2320 N 51st PlStudio ,1BA$1.37
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$0.77
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06

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Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Phoenix Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Phoenix?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Phoenix?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Phoenix is McCarty on Monroe which is listed at $530, while the average apartment in Downtown Phoenix costs $2,287.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 4,285 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Phoenix?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Phoenix have an average cost of $187 which is $2,100 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Phoenix.

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ

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

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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