Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southwest Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (23 Rentals)

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Indigo Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo Pointe

475 N 43rd AvePhoenix, AZ 85009
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3224 W Madison St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3224 W Madison St

3224 W Madison StPhoenix, AZ 85009
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Phoenix's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Phoenix and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Andrew Jollett

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Melvin
2 Bedroom Apartments

Melvin

3101-3113 3117 312 W Melvin StPhoenix, AZ 85009
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Madison Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Heights

1110 N Dysart StAvondale, AZ 85323
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Agua Fria Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartments

Agua Fria Apartment

19 N 6th StAvondale, AZ 85323
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San Lucas Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Lucas Apartments

8701 W Van Buren StTolleson, AZ 85353
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West Hill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

West Hill Apartments

115 W Hill DrAvondale, AZ 85323
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The Peaks on 4th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Peaks on 4th

102 S 4th AveAvondale, AZ 85323

Outer Southwest Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southwest Phoenix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southwest Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at 509 N 40th Ave priced from $900. Melvin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
509 N 40th Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Melvin2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,050
Bella Vista ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,096
Newport Apartment HomesLaguna1BR,1BA$1,168
Sol38 by LivS1 Barrier FreeStudio,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest Phoenix, AZ

As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest Phoenix area is the $0.97 price per square foot 8309 W Superior Ave Model at 8309 W Superior Ave in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $3,745. The second greatest value Outer Southwest Phoenix apartment is the 6811 S 68th Dr Model at 6811 S 68th Dr starting at $3,035 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southwest Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8309 W Superior Ave8309 W Superior Ave6BR,4BA$0.97
6811 S 68th Dr6811 S 68th Dr5BR,3BA$0.97
6545 W Pioneer St6545 W Pioneer St4BR,2.5BA$0.96
2538 W Bloch Rd2538 W Bloch Rd5BR,3BA$1.00
6923 S 37th Gln6923 S 37th Gln3BR,2BA$0.96
3221 S 93rd Ave3221 S 93rd Ave4BR,3BA$0.98
805 N 111th Dr805 N 111th Dr4BR,2.5BA$0.99
3405 W La Salle St3405 W La Salle St3BR,3BA$1.00
3910 W Darrow St3910 W Darrow St3BR,2.5BA$0.97
10201 W Cordes Rd10201 W Cordes Rd4BR,2BA$0.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Southwest Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #57

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southwest Phoenix Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest Phoenix?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southwest Phoenix is under $1,363.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest Phoenix?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southwest Phoenix is 509 N 40th Ave which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Outer Southwest Phoenix costs $2,745.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southwest 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 14 regular apartments in Outer Southwest 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 Outer Southwest Phoenix?

Cheap apartments in Outer Southwest Phoenix have an average cost of $106 which is $2,639 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southwest Phoenix.

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