Cheap Apartments for Rent in Carefree, AZ from $1,100 (57 Rentals)

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Alta Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Vista

7234 E Cave Creek RdCarefree, AZ 85377

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IMT Desert Ridge
$1,320 - $2,445
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$1,320 - $2,445
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 3

IMT Desert Ridge

21155 N 56th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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Catherine Townhomes
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$1,514 - $5,005
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Catherine Townhomes

17212 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale, AZ 85255
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Alta Dove Valley
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$1,602 - $3,132
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 24

Alta Dove Valley

2725 W Dove Valley RdPhoenix, AZ 85085
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The Beverly
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$1,694 - $6,531
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The Beverly

7395 E Legacy BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85255
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Slate Scottsdale
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$1,703 - $6,479
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Slate Scottsdale

18220 N 68th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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Sunela
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$1,744 - $4,065
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Sunela

20600 N 55th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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Maxwell on 66th
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$1,768 - $3,407
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Maxwell on 66th

6611 E Mayo BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85054
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Azur
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$1,844 - $3,429
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Azur

20700 N 55th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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Desert Parks Vista
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Parks Vista

9393 E Palo Brea BndScottsdale, AZ 85255

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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 Monte Viejo in the North Phoenix neighborhood priced from $1,161. MAA Foothills in the Deer Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,188. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carefree apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monte ViejoE1A-DStudio,1BA$1,161
MAA FoothillsThe Silver Bell1BR,1BA$1,188
Cabana North Valley0X1Studio,1BA$1,199
Nova North ValleyS1Studio,1BA$1,209
Marquis Sonoran Preserve1B1BR,1BA$1,274
Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,306
Las Colinas At Black Canyon1 Bed 1 Bath 930 SqFt (759 Net)1BR,1BA$1,369
Acero North ValleyCambridge1BR,1BA$1,375
The Place at Sonoran TrailsPoppy1BR,1BA$1,396

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carefree, AZ

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carefree area is the $1.90 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at The Hillburn in the in the Deer Valley neighborhood starting from $2,520. The second greatest value Carefree apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Sonoran Row Townhomes starting at $1,859 with a $1.47 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.
The Hillburn2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.90
Sonoran Row Townhomes2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.47
EDGE at GrayhawkFirenze2BR,2BA$1.78
Avion on LegacyB12BR,2BA$1.74
Desert Parks VistaA2 Premier1BR,1BA$1.90
Marquis Sonoran Preserve1B1BR,1BA$1.59
The Place at Sonoran TrailsPoppy1BR,1BA$1.75
Acero North ValleyCambridge1BR,1BA$1.78
MAA FoothillsThe Silver Bell1BR,1BA$1.66
7542 E Carefree Dr, Unit 17542 E Carefree Dr1BR,1BA$1.84

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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 Monte Viejo listed at $1,161.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Carefree Apartment is $1,188 at MAA Foothills.

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 $1,325 at Monte Viejo.

What is the most affordable Carefree Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Carefree Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Monte Viejo and starts from $1,571.

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