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1110 N Dysart StAvondale, AZ 85323
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19 N 6th StAvondale, AZ 85323
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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 Mountain View priced from $999. Sunset View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Rancho Santa Fe apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain ViewOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$999
Sunset View0x1Studio,1BA$999
1408 Casitas at Palm ValleyDakota1BR,1BA$1,083
FLATZ 623StudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Avery Upscale Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho Santa Fe, AZ

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho Santa Fe area is the $1.41 price per square foot Avalon Model at Ironwood Homes at River Run in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,424. The second greatest value Rancho Santa Fe apartment is the 3 Bed/2.5 Bath Model at Canopy at The Trails Townhomes starting at $2,375 with a $1.45 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 RunAvalon4BR,2.5BA$1.41
Canopy at The Trails Townhomes3 Bed/2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.45
The DouglasA22BR,2BA$1.42
Rev3 Encanto WestTH3BR,2BA$1.29
Residences at Palm ValleyB32BR,2BA$1.32
Remington RanchB52BR,2BA$1.29
Coldwater Springs2C2BR,2BA$1.32
Ashton PointeB12BR,2BA$1.37
Fairway Vistas Condominiums2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Desert Green Villas2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33

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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 $1,175.

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

The cheapest apartment in Rancho Santa Fe is Mountain View which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Rancho Santa Fe costs $2,153.

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 23 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 $115 which is $2,038 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho Santa Fe.

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