
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Central, AZ from $600 (56 Rentals)
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Eastpointe

Canyon Creek

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Icon on Broadway

The Vintage Apartments

Ten50 Apartments

Elevate Apartments

Saguaro Villas

Brittany Court

Vallas Las Jacarandas
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Tanque Verde Apartments

Ascent on Pantano

Huntington Park

Emerald Pointe Apartments

Hilands

Estancia

The Arboretum

Agave at Twenty Two

Hampton Park

Somerpointe
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Harrison Park

Camino Seco Village

Skyline Gateway

Mica Apartments

Pantano Villas Apartments

Coronado Villas Apartments

The Place at Presidio Trails

14 E 400 S, Unit 2

The Place At Creekside

Madrean Vista
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Retreat at Speedway

Pinnacle Heights

La Reserve Villas

Villas at San Dorado

Encantada Steam Pump

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Moderne at Rocking K

Pavilions at Pantano Apartments

Green Leaf At Broadway

Toscana Cove Apartments

108 W 4th Ave
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Tucson East

242 S Biddle Ave

714 Mesa Ave

904 W 4th Ave

Sunrise Ridge

Cota Apartments

1011 W 1st Ave

227 S Ave B

576 Garfield Ave

Taylor Heights
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Central, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Studio Apartments | $877 | $703 | $1,033 |
| Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,057 | $688 | $2,109 |
| Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $845 | $2,299 |
| Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $1,304 | $2,989 |
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Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Central, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Canyon Oaks in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood priced from $688. Eastpointe in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Oaks | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $688 |
| Eastpointe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 57230 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Canyon Creek | 1A | Studio | Studio,1BA | $703 |
| Green Leaf At Broadway | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Pavilions at Pantano Apartments | 1B Jr | 1BR,1BA | $728 |
| Icon on Broadway | S1 | Studio,1BA | $729 |
| The Vintage Apartments | 418 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Elevate Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Ten50 Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Brittany Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $807 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, AZ and Nearby
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Coronado Villas Apartments in the in the Bear Canyon neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Trailcrest Apartments starting at $1,330 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the El G.H.E.K.O. neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado Villas Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Trailcrest Apartments | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Pantano Villas Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Estancia | 2B | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Saguaro Villas | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Hampton Park | B1: 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Harrison Park | Arcadia | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Brittany Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Vallas Las Jacarandas | Junior - One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central is at Canyon Creek listed at $703.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment is $688 at Canyon Oaks.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central is starting from $803 at Pavilions at Pantano Apartments.
What is the most affordable Central Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hampton Park and starts from $1,304.
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