
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southbank Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $800 (3 Rentals)
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Southbank, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southbank?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southbank Studio Apartments | $1,329 | $800 | $1,559 |
Southbank 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $1,061 | $2,100 |
Southbank 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $1,269 | $2,020 |
Southbank 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,086 | $1,460 | $2,362 |
Southbank 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,974 | $1,945 | $2,200 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southbank, AZ
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southbank area is the $1.65 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at Sanctuary at South Mountain in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Southbank apartment is the 4 bed 2.5 bath Model at Raymond Place Townhomes starting at $1,945 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southbank apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sanctuary at South Mountain | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
Raymond Place Townhomes | 4 bed 2.5 bath | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
San Portella | 3A | 3BR,2BA | $1.72 |
MAA Fountainhead | The Picasso | 3BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Portola South Mountain | 2 Bedroom R | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Somo Lofts | Standard | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
Cortland at Raven | Hummingbird | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
2957 E Atlanta Ave, Unit 3-Atlanta Ave | 2957 E Atlanta Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Parc South Mountain | 1x1-726 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Esteban Park | Vitality | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthbank, Phoenix, AZ
Ranked #143
Among neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southbank Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southbank?
The cheapest apartment in Southbank is Sunrise Vista which is listed at $1,061, while the average apartment in Southbank costs $2,149.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southbank?
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 4 regular apartments in Southbank 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 Southbank?
Cheap apartments in Southbank have an average cost of $133 which is $2,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southbank.
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