Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Mountain Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (19 Rentals)
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Ascent on Broadway

Sunrise Vista

5615 S 5th St

Mountain Vista

2343 E Pueblo Ave

Rancho Montanas Senior Apartments

Paradise Palms II

4301 S 7th Ave
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South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Mountain?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Mountain Studio Apartments | $891 | $720 | $1,080 |
South Mountain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,315 | $669 | $1,774 |
South Mountain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $926 | $2,195 |
South Mountain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $1,069 | $2,475 |
South Mountain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,940 | $1,607 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Mountain Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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Cheapest Available South Mountain Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Mountain area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Paradise Palms I priced from $669. Ascent on Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable South Mountain apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Paradise Palms I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $669 |
Ascent on Broadway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
Sunrise Vista | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Elevate @ South Mountain | A1 | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Rancho Montanas Senior Apartments | A2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,002 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Mountain, AZ
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Mountain area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2923 E Constance Wy Model at 2923 E Constance Wy in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value South Mountain apartment is the 4 Bed/2 Bath Model at Banyan Preserve starting at $2,625 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Mountain apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2923 E Constance Wy | 2923 E Constance Wy | 5BR,4.5BA | $1.25 |
Banyan Preserve | 4 Bed/2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Stone View on 7th | C5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
Elevation Townhomes | Alpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
7136 S 7th Ln | 7136 S 7th Ln | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
419 W Harwell Rd | 419 W Harwell Rd | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Raymond Place Townhomes | 4 bed 2.5 bath | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
Rancho Montanas Senior Apartments | A2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
Paradise Palms II | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Paradise Palms I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Getting Around the South Mountain Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Mountain Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Mountain?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Mountain is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Mountain?
The cheapest apartment in South Mountain is Paradise Palms I which is listed at $669, while the average apartment in South Mountain costs $2,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Mountain?
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 195 regular apartments in South Mountain 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 South Mountain?
Cheap apartments in South Mountain have an average cost of $272 which is $1,978 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Mountain.
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