
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (21 Rentals)
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Autumn Creek

Sahara and Playa Palms

Tides at Chandler

Chandler Ridge
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Alante at the Islands

La Costa at Dobson Ranch

286 W Palomino Dr, Unit 286 W PALOMINO DR. Unit #

Desert Jewel Apartments
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286 W Palomino Dr

533 W Guadalupe Rd
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Mission Valley, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mission Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mission Valley Studio Apartments | $1,572 | $1,113 | $2,069 |
Mission Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $1,089 | $2,978 |
Mission Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $1,213 | $3,931 |
Mission Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $1,799 | $4,323 |
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Cheapest Available Mission Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Valley area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Aventerra at Dobson Ranch priced from $1,067. Sahara and Playa Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aventerra at Dobson Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,067 |
Sahara and Playa Palms | 1x1 WD | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Autumn Creek | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,113 |
Chandler Ridge | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
Waterford Place | 1x1 794 | 1BR,1BA | $1,274 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, AZ
As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $1.58 price per square foot B2 Model at San Palmas in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,827. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the 2x2 Model at Desert Jewel Apartments starting at $1,895 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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San Palmas | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
Desert Jewel Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
La Costa at Dobson Ranch | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
San Cierra | B-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
The Monica | B1R | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
Alante at the Islands | 1A-R1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Tides at Chandler | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Hohokam Villas | Papago | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Waterford Place | 1x1 794 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Valley Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mission Valley?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mission Valley is at Autumn Creek listed at $1,113.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Valley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Valley Apartment is $1,067 at Aventerra at Dobson Ranch.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission Valley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Valley is starting from $1,213 at Autumn Creek.
What is the most affordable Mission Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mission Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alante at the Islands and starts from $1,856.
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