Cheap Homes for Rent in Carefree, AZ from $1,600 (8 Rentals)

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property at 5100 E Rancho Paloma Dr

$2,250

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5100 E Rancho Paloma Dr, Unit 2051

5100 E Rancho Paloma Dr
Cave CreekAZ85331

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property at 4746 E Woburn Ln

$2,650

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4746 E Woburn Ln

Cave CreekAZ85331

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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 $1,089. Nova North Valley in the Deer Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,113. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Carefree apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monte ViejoE1A-DStudio,1BA$1,089
Nova North ValleyS1Studio,1BA$1,113
MAA FoothillsThe Silver Bell1BR,1BA$1,147

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carefree, AZ

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carefree area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath 1476 SqFt Garage (1341 Net) Model at Las Colinas At Black Canyon in the in the Deer Valley neighborhood starting from $2,261. The second greatest value Carefree apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at The Hillburn starting at $2,560 with a $1.93 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.
Las Colinas At Black Canyon3 Bed 2 Bath 1476 SqFt Garage (1341 Net)3BR,2BA$1.69
The Hillburn2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.93
Sonoran Row Townhomes2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.54
EDGE at GrayhawkTesero1BR,1.5BA$1.83
Ascent North ScottsdaleThe Shea2BR,2BA$1.94
The Place at Sonoran TrailsPoppy1BR,1BA$1.71
Acero North ValleyCambridge1BR,1BA$1.79
Marquis Sonoran Preserve1A1BR,1BA$1.79
Canyon CrossroadsThe Reynolds1BR,1BA$1.77
MAA FoothillsThe Silver Bell1BR,1BA$1.60

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carefree

What type of rentals are currently available in Carefree?

There are currently 66 Apartments for Rent in Carefree, AZ with pricing that ranges from $1,089 to $24,358. There are also 141 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Carefree ranging from $1,695 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Carefree?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Carefree ranges from $1,695 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,912.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Carefree?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Carefree range from $1,755 to $9,793, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $19,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,233.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.