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1548 W McKinley St
$7291 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for RentAvailable Now

1548 W McKinley St

Phoenix, AZ 85007
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4620 McDowell Rd
$975Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

4620 McDowell Rd

Phoenix, AZ 85035
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1231 S 31st Ave
$9991 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1231 S 31st Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85009
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5525 Thomas Rd
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5525 Thomas Rd

Phoenix, AZ 85018
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1631 E Yale St
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1631 E Yale St

Phoenix, AZ 85006
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South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Phoenix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at McCarty on Monroe priced from $530. Tides on 51st has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable South Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$530
Tides on 51st0BD, 1BTHStudio,1BA$650
Paradise Palms I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$669
Vista Village on Van BurenStudioStudio,1BA$699
Victory Place I-IVStudioStudio,1BA$720
Omnia on ThomasCoronadoStudio,1BA$795
Sunset Sound Studio ApartmentsSTUStudio,1BA$795
Residence at TollesonE1 - Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$799
Residence at McDowellE1- Studio SuiteStudio,1BA$799
Sunrise VistaStudioStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Phoenix, AZ

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Phoenix area is the $0.67 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value South Phoenix apartment is the Alpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Elevation Townhomes starting at $2,095 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.67
Elevation TownhomesAlpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.18
HUE97Three Bedroom Large3BR,3BA$1.27
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$0.80
Sunland FlatsPrickly Pear3BR,2BA$1.10
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.07
Tierra Antigua ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.28
454 West Brown Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Paradise Palms I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.96
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$0.77

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Phoenix Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Phoenix?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Phoenix is at Tides on 51st listed at $653.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Phoenix Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Phoenix Apartment is $530 at McCarty on Monroe.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Phoenix Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Phoenix is starting from $899 at Vista Village on Van Buren.

What is the most affordable South Phoenix Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Phoenix Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Legacy Crossing I & II and starts from $941.

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