Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Santa Fe Neighborhood of Avondale, AZ from $600 (27 Rentals)

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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

Agua Fria Apartment

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

West Hill Apartments

115 W Hill DrAvondale, AZ 85323
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The Peaks on 4th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Peaks on 4th

102 S 4th AveAvondale, AZ 85323

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1737 N Central Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1737 N Central Ave

1737 N Central AveGoodyear, AZ 85338

Rancho Santa Fe, Avondale, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Fe Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho Santa Fe area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashton Pointe priced from $1,069. Sunset View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,089. Here are the most affordable Rancho Santa Fe apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashton PointeA11BR,1BA$1,069
Sunset View0x1Studio,1BA$1,089
Bella MirageCascade1BR,1BA$1,103
Cabana BullardStudioStudio,1BA$1,114
Coldwater Springs1A1BR,1BA$1,116
Mountain ViewOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,120
NewportCarmelStudio,1BA$1,152
Remington RanchA21BR,1BA$1,155
Rio Santa Fe1x1-7071BR,1BA$1,155
Park Shadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Fe area is the $1.44 price per square foot Santa Barbara Model at Ironwood Homes at River Run in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Fe apartment is the 3 Bed/2.5 Bath Model at Canopy at The Trails Townhomes starting at $2,044 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Yucca District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho Santa Fe apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ironwood Homes at River RunSanta Barbara4BR,2.5BA$1.44
Canopy at The Trails Townhomes3 Bed/2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.36
Avalon TownhomesIndigo2BR,2.5BA$1.52
Residences at Palm ValleyC13BR,2BA$1.28
1408 Casitas at Palm ValleyRenaissance with Den3BR,2BA$1.46
Club at Coldwater SpringsKillarney2BR,2BA$1.32
Fairway Vistas Condominiums2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Desert Green Villas2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Aldea at Estrella FallsPlan A-11BR,1BA$1.56
Desert SageDesert Sky1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rancho Santa Fe, Avondale, AZ

Ranked #6

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Rancho Santa Fe, Avondale, and the greater Phoenix area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Rancho Santa Fe Neighborhood in Avondale, AZ

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho Santa Fe Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rancho Santa Fe?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rancho Santa Fe is under $1,189.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho Santa Fe?

The cheapest apartment in Rancho Santa Fe is Ashton Pointe which is listed at $1,069, while the average apartment in Rancho Santa Fe costs $2,077.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rancho Santa Fe?

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 26 regular apartments in Rancho Santa Fe 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 Rancho Santa Fe?

Cheap apartments in Rancho Santa Fe have an average cost of $142 which is $1,935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho Santa Fe.

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