Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (35 Rentals)

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3623 N 5th Ave

PhoenixAZ85013

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Moon River Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moon River Apartments

4415-4420 N 8th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Palm Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Square

4811-4815 N 15th AvePhoenix, AZ 85015
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9 Melrose
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Melrose

4127 N 9th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Melrose Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Apartments

4444 N 7th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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45 E Lexington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

45 E Lexington

45 E Lexington AvePhoenix, AZ 85012
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15 Melrose
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15 Melrose

4117 N 15th AvePhoenix, AZ 85015
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Roanoke Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roanoke Terrace

44 E Roanoke AvePhoenix, AZ 85004
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Urbana at 11th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Urbana at 11th

4119 N 11th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Highland West
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland West

502-526 W Highland AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metropolitan

3124 N 7th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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801 Turney Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801 Turney Apartments

801 W Turney AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Aura at Midtown
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aura at Midtown

3613-3644 N 5th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013

Hawthorne, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hawthorne area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Lee priced from $715. The Wexler Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
The Wexler Apartments0x1 A RenoStudio,1BA$825
Palm SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Melrose3130S1 ClassicStudio,1BA$987
Pierson Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Midtown FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,155
Aura at Midtown1x1 Plan1BR,1BA$1,158
CalliaS4Studio,1BA$1,166
Large 2 bedroom units central Phoenix2x1 B2 P2BR,1BA$1,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, AZ

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $1.86 price per square foot Princeton Model at The Lex in the in the Encanto neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the The Jefferson Model at The Hawthorne starting at $1,670 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Encanto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hawthorne apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The LexPrinceton2BR,2BA$1.86
The HawthorneThe Jefferson2BR,2BA$1.60
The Phoenix Apartments on 6th AvenueB12BR,2BA$1.48
The Icon on Central2x22BR,2BA$1.55
Large 2 bedroom units central Phoenix2x1 B1 R2BR,1BA$1.43
60 at Melrose2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.55
Aura at Midtown1x1 Plan1BR,1BA$1.48
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Pierson Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Palm SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hawthorne, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #70

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

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Phoenix, AZ. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hawthorne Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hawthorne is under $1,259.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?

The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is Park Lee which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $2,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hawthorne?

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 45 regular apartments in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne?

Cheap apartments in Hawthorne have an average cost of $174 which is $2,226 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.

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