
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (21 Rentals)
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Tides on McDowell

4620 W McDowell Rd

1231 S 31st Ave

3245 W Jefferson St, Unit #2

3111 W Jefferson St

Desert Wind Apartments
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Portola West McDowell

The Axis on Mcdowell

Residences at Falcon Park

Solei on West Thomas

Bella Vista Apartments

3231 W Madison St
Southwest Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Phoenix?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Phoenix Studio Apartments | $1,252 | $975 | $1,559 |
Southwest Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,210 | $900 | $1,747 |
Southwest Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $1,000 | $2,708 |
Southwest Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $1,506 | $1,732 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Phoenix Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Tides on 51st priced from $629. 509 N 40th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Southwest 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 | $629 |
509 N 40th Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Tides on McDowell | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Desert Wind Apartments | DESERTWIND MOVE-IN SPECIAL 1ST MONTH FREE(OAC)C... | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Portola West McDowell | Dahlia | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Phoenix, AZ
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Phoenix area is the $1.36 price per square foot B2S Model at Sol District in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,458. The second greatest value Southwest Phoenix apartment is the Siena Model at Morada West starting at $1,270 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sol District | B2S | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Morada West | Siena | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Villas De Azul | Sapphire | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Melvin | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Residences at Falcon Park | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Morada Sky | Breeze | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
3245 W Jefferson St, Unit #2 | 3245 W Jefferson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Portola West McDowell | Dahlia | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
509 N 40th Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Tides on 51st | 0BD, 1BTH | Studio ,1BA | $1.66 |
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Best Local Schools in Southwest Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Carl Hayden High School
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Best Local Schools in Southwest Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Carl Hayden High School
Morris K. Udall Escuela De Bellas Artes
School data provided by Great Schools
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Phoenix Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Phoenix?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Phoenix is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Phoenix?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Phoenix is Tides on 51st which is listed at $698, while the average apartment in Southwest Phoenix costs $1,649.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 66 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest Phoenix?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Phoenix have an average cost of $301 which is $1,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Phoenix.
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