Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (515 Rentals)
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2025 West Apartment Homes

1601 W Camelback Rd

Vista Village on Van Buren

Victory Place I-IV

2410 W Turney Ave

Spectra Midtown

Crosstown Phoenix

Sunset Sound Studio Apartments
Downtown Phoenix
Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in Phoenix by our Phoenix, AZ Local Expert Andrew Jollett. See how it ranks!

The Venue on Camelback Apartments

Seventh

Kinley at Biltmore

610 N 4th Ave

Collins off Colter*

The Wexler Apartments

The Resort on 27th

The Loreto Apartments

2417 West Campbell Ave

Park Terrace
Phoenix's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Courtyard at Encanto Apartments

Capri on Camelback

Valencia Park

1145-1147 W Fillmore St

Ava North & South

16th Ave Apartments

Terra Villa Apartments

Coral Gardens

Cactus Canyon

2238 E Polk St

2115 W Glenrosa Ave

1625 W Missouri Ave

The Palmer

1645 E Thomas Rd

Papago Vista

Monterra

Summit on Thomas

The Onyx Apartments

VB on 12th

Parq at East Arcadia

X Phoenix

Papago Crossing

Prados Apartments at Arcadia

328 N 11th Pl

Aspire Apartment Homes

Senara Apartments

Terrasol
Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Phoenix?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Phoenix Studio Apartments | $1,405 | $691 | $3,308 |
Downtown Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $670 | $4,560 |
Downtown Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,281 | $849 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,682 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Phoenix 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $850 | $6,000 |
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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 $647. Marquee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $670. Here are the most affordable Downtown Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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McCarty on Monroe | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $647 |
Marquee | One Bedroom 559 Sq Ft A | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
2025 West Apartment Homes | S1 | Studio,1BA | $683 |
Vista Village on Van Buren | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Park Lee | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Victory Place I-IV | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
Spectra Midtown | S2C | Studio,1BA | $773 |
Crosstown Phoenix | e10a - West | Studio,1BA | $789 |
Omnia on Thomas | Coronado | Studio,1BA | $794 |
Sunset Sound Studio Apartments | STU | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Phoenix, AZ
As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Phoenix area is the $1.27 price per square foot 4 bed 3 bath Model at Raymond Place Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Phoenix apartment is the The Cardinal Model at Nido 18 starting at $2,095 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Raymond Place Townhomes | 4 bed 3 bath | 4BR,3BA | $1.27 |
Nido 18 | The Cardinal | 3BR,3BA | $1.35 |
Rancho Montanas Senior Apartments | A2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
Legacy Crossing I & II | LG2 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Cactus Canyon | Two Bedroom - Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Camelback Courtyard | Two Bedroom/ one and a Half Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
2234 W Medlock Dr | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
McCarty on Monroe | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Park Lee | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Marquee | One Bedroom 559 Sq Ft A | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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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 $795.
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 $647, while the average apartment in Downtown Phoenix costs $2,295.
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 177 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 $149 which is $2,146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Phoenix.
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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).

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.

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.