Cheap Apartments for Rent in Avondale, AZ from $500 (158 Rentals)

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Newport
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$1,107 - $1,673
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Newport

1333 N Dysart RdAvondale, AZ 85323
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Zinc
$1,235 - $2,345
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Zinc

2005 N 103rd AveAvondale, AZ 85392
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Ashton Pointe
$1,285 - $3,659
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Ashton Pointe

12175 W McDowell RdAvondale, AZ 85392
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Bella Mirage
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$1,285 - $2,087
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Bella Mirage

3800 N El Mirage RdAvondale, AZ 85392
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Alta Avondale
$1,371 - $2,566
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Alta Avondale

11330 W Van Buren StAvondale, AZ 85323
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Broadstone Ascend
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$1,385 - $1,920
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Broadstone Ascend

12905 W Indian School RdAvondale, AZ 85392
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Madison Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Heights

1110 N Dysart StAvondale, AZ 85323
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Agua Fria Apartment
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Agua Fria Apartment

19 N 6th StAvondale, AZ 85323
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West Hill Apartments
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West Hill Apartments

115 W Hill DrAvondale, AZ 85323
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Estrella Gateway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Estrella Gateway

1700 N 103rd AveAvondale, AZ 85392
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Avondale Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avondale Commons

11650 W McDowell RdAvondale, AZ 85392

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Avondale, AZ

Pricing Updated: 08/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Avondale, AZ area range in price from $905 to $9,386 with an overall median price of $1,612. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Avondale Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Coldwater$1,475$999190
Garden Lakes$1,633$905515
Avondale Gateway$1,654$1,195365

Cheapest Available Avondale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Avondale, AZ is a Studio unit found at Residence at Tolleson in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $599. Streamliner Aldea in the Yucca District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $888. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Avondale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residence at TollesonStudioStudio,1BA$599
Streamliner AldeaStudioStudio,1BA$888
The LotusS1Studio,1BA$1,020
1408 Casitas at Palm ValleyWilshire2BR,2BA$1,039
Desert Green Villas2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,099
NewportCarmel-PlatinumStudio,1BA$1,107
The Peaks on 4th ApartmentsB1: 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,122
Cabana AldeaStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
Remington RanchA11BR,1BA$1,188
Country Aire2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Avondale, AZ

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Avondale area is the $1.33 price per square foot Santa Barbara Model at Ironwood Homes at River Run in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Avondale apartment is the A3 Model at The Douglas starting at $2,259 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Hesper Knoll at Palm Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Avondale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ironwood Homes at River RunSanta Barbara4BR,2.5BA$1.33
The DouglasA33BR,2BA$1.45
Canopy at The Trails Townhomes3 Bed/2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.33
Avalon Townhomes2 Bedroom 2.5 bathroom2BR,2.5BA$1.38
Del Mar Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.30
Red HawkSanctuary2BR,1BA$1.36
San Lucas Apartmentsluc-2a22BR,2BA$1.38
Copper Cove ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.43
TamarronA11BR,1BA$1.36
Desert Green Villas2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30

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Avondale, AZ
Population: 85,835

Ranked #390

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Avondale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Avondale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Avondale is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Avondale?

The cheapest apartment in Avondale is Residence at Tolleson which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Avondale costs $1,612.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Avondale?

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 48 regular apartments in Avondale 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 Avondale?

Cheap apartments in Avondale have an average cost of $125 which is $1,487 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Avondale.

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