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Carefree, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carefree Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Carefree, AZ is a Studio unit found at Cabana North Valley in the Deer Valley neighborhood priced from $1,049. Nova North Valley in the Deer Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carefree apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cabana North Valley0X1Studio,1BA$1,049
Nova North ValleyS1Studio,1BA$1,090
Monte ViejoA1A-A1D1BR,1BA$1,234
Ninety DegreesE2Studio,1BA$1,270
Marquis Sonoran Preserve1B1BR,1BA$1,291
Village Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,299
The Place at Sonoran TrailsPoppy1BR,1BA$1,302
MAA FoothillsThe Rimrock1BR,1BA$1,328
Las Colinas At Black Canyon1 Bed 1 Bath 757 SqFt (674 Net)1BR,1BA$1,331
Catherine TownhomesValencia1BR,1BA$1,332

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carefree, AZ

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carefree area is the $1.00 price per square foot Main House + 2br Casita Model at 5418 E Yolantha St in the in the North Scottsdale neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Carefree apartment is the 3 Bed/2.5 Bath Model at The Hillburn starting at $2,808 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Deer Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carefree apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5418 E Yolantha StMain House + 2br Casita5BR,3.5BA$1.00
The Hillburn3 Bed/2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.55
Desert Parks VistaTH4 Premier2BR,2BA$1.83
Hideaway North ScottsdaleSycamore2BR,2BA$1.71
Shade at Desert RidgeB32BR,2BA$1.70
Cielo at Tramonto2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.67
MAA FoothillsThe Rimrock1BR,1BA$1.62
Marquis Sonoran Preserve1B1BR,1BA$1.61
The Place at Sonoran TrailsPoppy1BR,1BA$1.63
Cortland Desert RidgeAgave1BR,1BA$1.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carefree, AZ

Ranked #42

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Carefree, AZ

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carefree Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Carefree?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Carefree is at Cabana North Valley listed at $1,049.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Carefree Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carefree Apartment is $1,234 at Monte Viejo.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Carefree Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Carefree is starting from $1,299 at Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Carefree Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carefree Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MAA Foothills and starts from $1,768.

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