
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $300 (937 Rentals)
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Vista Village on Van Buren

Victory Place I-IV

Ascent on Broadway

Valencia Park

610 N 4th Ave

1605 W Latham St

209 N 16th Ave
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Sunset Sound Studio Apartments

Sunrise Vista

1233 W Pierce St

Tides on McDowell

4620 W McDowell Rd

Morada Sky

The Urban

Terrasol

Roosevelt Point

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Papago Gardens Apartments

Coral Gardens

The Axis on Mcdowell

Prados Apartments at Arcadia

2237 E Taylor St

2238 E Polk St

5615 S 5th St

1241 E McKinley St

Paloma Village

Papago Vista

Monterey Village

Portola at Papago

Desert Wind Apartments

1036 N 16th St

907 N 22nd Pl

1231 S 31st Ave

X Phoenix

2402 N 24th St

Ambassador West Apartments

VB on 12th

Mountain Vista

1631 E Yale St

Monterra

1214 W Roosevelt St

3231 W Madison St

3111 W Jefferson St

322 N 17th Dr

5525 E Thomas Rd
South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Phoenix?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Phoenix Studio Apartments | $1,483 | $643 | $5,796 |
South Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $670 | $8,029 |
South Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $926 | $8,463 |
South Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,385 | $840 | $9,997 |
South Phoenix 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $650 | $10,000+ |
South Phoenix 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,767 | $999 | $8,150 |
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Cheapest Available South Phoenix Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Tides on 51st priced from $643. McCarty on Monroe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable South Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Tides on 51st | 0BD, 1BTH | Studio,1BA | $643 |
McCarty on Monroe | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $647 |
Marquee | One Bedroom 559 Sq Ft A | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
Ascent on Broadway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
Victory Place I-IV | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
Paradise Palms I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $739 |
Valencia Park | Sonoma | Studio,1BA | $770 |
Sunset Sound Studio Apartments | STU | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Residence at Tolleson | E1 - Studio Suite | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Residence at McDowell | E1- Studio Suite | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Phoenix, AZ
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Phoenix area is the $1.24 price per square foot 4B Model at The Reserve at Eastmark in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,724. The second greatest value South Phoenix apartment is the Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing starting at $999 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Reserve at Eastmark | 4B | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.24 |
Lofts on 8th | Student Housing | Furnished Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.53 |
Elevation Townhomes | Alpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
Raymond Place Townhomes | 4 bed 3 bath | 4BR,3BA | $1.27 |
Avenue 8 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
454 West Brown Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Legacy Crossing I & II | LG2 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Paradise Palms I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
McCarty on Monroe | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Marquee | One Bedroom 559 Sq Ft A | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Phoenix Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Phoenix?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Phoenix is under $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Phoenix?
The cheapest apartment in South Phoenix is McCarty on Monroe which is listed at $647, while the average apartment in South Phoenix costs $3,635.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 476 regular apartments in South 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 South Phoenix?
Cheap apartments in South Phoenix have an average cost of $205 which is $3,430 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Phoenix.
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