Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (152 Rentals)

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Midtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Phoenix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Crosstown Phoenix priced from $683. Seventh has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $707. Here are the most affordable Midtown Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crosstown Phoenixe10a - WestStudio,1BA$683
SeventhStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$707
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
2025 West Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$769
Spectra MidtownS2CStudio,1BA$773
The Loreto ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$848
Park TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$849
Courtyard at Encanto ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Ava ParkA21BR,1BA$872
Terra Villa ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Phoenix, AZ

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Phoenix area is the $1.10 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Camelback Gardens in the in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Midtown Phoenix apartment is the 2x2 Model at The Icon on Central starting at $1,395 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Encanto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Camelback GardensTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.10
The Icon on Central2x22BR,2BA$1.43
Large 2 bedroom units central Phoenix2x1 B1 R2BR,1BA$1.43
Missouri CrossingSouthern Pacific2BR,1BA$1.48
Colter ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Aspire Camelback2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Aura at Midtown1x1 Plan1BR,1BA$1.49
Bethany at MidtownTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Palisade Park Aparments1x1 Gold1BR,1BA$1.45

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Midtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arizona, including Phoenix. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Midtown Phoenix Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Phoenix Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Phoenix?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Phoenix is under $895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Phoenix is Park Lee which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Midtown Phoenix costs $2,455.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown 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 56 regular apartments in Midtown 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 Midtown Phoenix?

Cheap apartments in Midtown Phoenix have an average cost of $180 which is $2,275 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Phoenix.

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