Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willo Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (156 Rentals)

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Willo, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Willo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willo area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at McCarty on Monroe priced from $530. Spectra Midtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $773. Here are the most affordable Willo apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$530
Spectra MidtownS2CStudio,1BA$773
2025 West Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$799
Omnia on ThomasCoronadoStudio,1BA$819
The Loreto ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$848
Courtyard at Encanto ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
16th Ave ApartmentsStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$895
La Monte 21BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Ellis MidtownStudioStudio,1BA$931

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willo, AZ

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Willo area is the $1.46 price per square foot 3BR/3.5BA Model at Encanto Townhomes in the in the Encanto neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Willo apartment is the Chloe Model at 1125 N 11th St starting at $1,999 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Encanto Townhomes3BR/3.5BA3BR,3.5BA$1.46
1125 N 11th StChloe2BR,2BA$1.60
Large 2 bedroom units central Phoenix2x1 B1 R2BR,1BA$1.43
915 W Woodland Ave, Unit 915 UNIT 1915 W Woodland Ave2BR,1BA$1.57
The CoronadoTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.41
60 at Melrose2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.54
Playton Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Aura at Midtown1x1 Plan1BR,1BA$1.55
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$0.77
2410 W Turney Ave2410 W Turney AveStudio ,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Willo, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Willo Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willo Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Willo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Willo is under $931.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willo?

The cheapest apartment in Willo is McCarty on Monroe which is listed at $530, while the average apartment in Willo costs $2,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Willo?

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 2,900 regular apartments in Willo 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 Willo?

Cheap apartments in Willo have an average cost of $271 which is $2,524 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willo.

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