Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montecito Estates Neighborhood of El Mirage, AZ from $900 (54 Rentals)

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Village On Greenway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village On Greenway

12945 W Greenway RdEl Mirage, AZ 85335
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Avilla Grand
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avilla Grand

11755 W Thompson Ranch RdEl Mirage, AZ 85335
property at 12231 N 112th Ln

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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12231 N 112th Ln

YoungtownAZ85363

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Alta Surprise
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$1,366 - $2,361
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Alta Surprise

16230 N Litchfield RdSurprise, AZ 85374
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property at 19667 N Star Ridge Dr

$1,500

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$1,500
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19667 N Star Ridge Dr

Sun City WestAZ85375

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The Gardens at Immanuel
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gardens at Immanuel

11295 N 99th AvePeoria, AZ 85345
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North Edge Phoenix
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Edge Phoenix

12440 N 113th AveYoungtown, AZ 85363
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property at 12221 W Bell Rd

$1,198

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12221 W Bell Rd, Unit 175, Unit 175

12221 W Bell Rd
SurpriseAZ85378
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The Statler
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Statler

14560 W Greenway RdSurprise, AZ 85379
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La Borgata
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Borgata

16671 N Litchfield RdSurprise, AZ 85374

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Montecito Estates, El Mirage, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montecito Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montecito Estates area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Youngtown Flats priced from $1,049. Vistoria On Mountain View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here are the most affordable Montecito Estates apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Youngtown FlatsA21BR,1BA$1,049
Vistoria On Mountain ViewSeaside1BR,1BA$1,245
The StatlerStudioStudio,1BA$1,249
Harmony at SurpriseA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,261
Village On GreenwayOPEN HOUSE | Luxurious Top-Floor 2-Bed, 2-Bath ...2BR,2BA$1,275
Avilla GrandThe Alcove1BR,1BA$1,313
Vistoria On GreenwaySeaside1BR,1BA$1,354
La Fontaine at Sun CitySaguaro2BR,2BA$1,356
Alta SurpriseE2Studio,1BA$1,366
The Village at West PointVeneto2BR,1BA$1,410

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montecito Estates, AZ

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montecito Estates area is the $1.56 price per square foot Dallas Model at Town Surprise in the in the Heritage at Royal Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Montecito Estates apartment is the Haven Model at Townhomes at Sunnyside starting at $2,009 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Regal at Veramonte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montecito Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Town SurpriseDallas3BR,2.5BA$1.56
Townhomes at SunnysideHaven3BR,2.5BA$1.59
La Fontaine at Sun CityPalo Verde2BR,2BA$1.37
Village On GreenwayOPEN HOUSE | Luxurious First-Floor 2-Bed, 2-Bat...2BR,2BA$1.25
The Village at West PointVeneto2BR,1BA$1.46
Pillar LagoThe Retreat2BR,2BA$2.02
Canyon Ridge Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.81
Harmony at SurpriseA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.87
Vistoria On Mountain ViewSeaside1BR,1BA$1.86
Youngtown FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montecito Estates Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Montecito Estates?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Montecito Estates is at The Statler listed at $1,249.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Montecito Estates Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Montecito Estates Apartment is $989 at Youngtown Flats.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Montecito Estates is starting from $1,275 at Village On Greenway.

What is the most affordable Montecito Estates Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Montecito Estates Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avilla Grand and starts from $1,784.

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