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

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Grandfamilies Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grandfamilies Place

5150 S 18th PlPhoenix, AZ 85040
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Topaz Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Topaz Pointe

2140 E Broadway RdPhoenix, AZ 85040
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Southbank, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sanctuary at South Mountain3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.65
Raymond Place Townhomes4 bed 2.5 bath4BR,2.5BA$1.42
San Portella3A3BR,2BA$1.72
MAA FountainheadThe Picasso3BR,2BA$1.88
Portola South Mountain2 Bedroom R2BR,2BA$1.61
Somo LoftsStandard2BR,2BA$1.46
Cortland at RavenHummingbird1BR,1BA$1.82
2957 E Atlanta Ave, Unit 3-Atlanta Ave2957 E Atlanta Ave2BR,1BA$1.88
Parc South Mountain1x1-7261BR,1BA$1.82
Esteban ParkVitality1BR,1BA$1.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southbank, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #143

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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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