Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho Santa Fe Neighborhood of Avondale, AZ from $600 (135 Rentals)

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Ashton Pointe
$1,194 - $3,876
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Ashton Pointe

12175 W McDowell RdAvondale, AZ 85392
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Newport
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$1,199 - $1,825
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Newport

1333 N Dysart RdAvondale, AZ 85323
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Bella Mirage
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$1,209 - $2,239
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Bella Mirage

3800 N El Mirage RdAvondale, AZ 85392
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Broadstone Ascend
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$1,340 - $1,981
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Broadstone Ascend

12905 W Indian School RdAvondale, AZ 85392
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Alta Avondale
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$1,371 - $2,566
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Alta Avondale

11330 W Van Buren StAvondale, AZ 85323
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property at 3506 N 130th Ave

$1,870

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3506 N 130th Ave

AvondaleAZ85392

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property at 12866 W Alvarado Rd

$1,925

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12866 W Alvarado Rd

AvondaleAZ85392
property at 11170 W Almeria Rd

$1,940

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11170 W Almeria Rd

AvondaleAZ85392

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property at 12363 W Jackson St

$2,010

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12363 W Jackson St

AvondaleAZ85323
property at 11837 W Flanagan St

$2,020

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11837 W Flanagan St

AvondaleAZ85323
property at 1701 S 113th Dr

$2,025

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1701 S 113th Dr

AvondaleAZ85323
property at 11440 W Sheridan St

$2,045

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11440 W Sheridan St

AvondaleAZ85392

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Cheapest Available Rancho Santa Fe Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho Santa Fe area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at FLATZ 623 priced from $1,048. Coldwater Springs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,051. Here are the most affordable Rancho Santa Fe apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FLATZ 623Studio 568Studio,1BA$1,048
Coldwater Springs1A1BR,1BA$1,051
Desert Green Villas2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,099
Sunset View0x1Studio,1BA$1,099
The Peaks on 4th ApartmentsA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,158
Remington RanchA11BR,1BA$1,172
Rio Santa Fe1x1-7071BR,1BA$1,173
Country Aire2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,195
Crystal SpringsA11BR,1BA$1,195
Aldea at Estrella FallsPlan A-11BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Fe area is the $1.46 price per square foot Ventura Model at Ironwood Homes at River Run in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Fe apartment is the 3 Bed/2.5 Bath Model at Canopy at The Trails Townhomes starting at $2,195 with a $1.46 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 RunVentura3BR,2.5BA$1.46
Canopy at The Trails Townhomes3 Bed/2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.46
Avalon Townhomes2 Bedroom 2.5 bathroom2BR,2.5BA$1.38
The DouglasA22BR,2BA$1.35
1408 Casitas at Palm ValleyRenaissance3BR,2BA$1.31
Ashton PointeB32BR,2BA$1.36
Fairway Vistas Condominiums2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Desert Green Villas2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Aldea at Estrella FallsPlan A-11BR,1BA$1.51
Coldwater Springs1A1BR,1BA$1.49

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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!

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 $1,199.

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

The cheapest apartment in Rancho Santa Fe is Coldwater Springs which is listed at $1,051, while the average apartment in Rancho Santa Fe costs $3,046.

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 73 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 $159 which is $2,887 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho Santa Fe.

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