Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montecito Estates Neighborhood of El Mirage, AZ from $400 (16 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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Bell Mirage Estates
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Mirage Estates

16629 N Greasewood StSurprise, AZ 85378
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The Gardens at Immanuel
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gardens at Immanuel

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

North Edge Phoenix

12440 N 113th AveYoungtown, AZ 85363
Corporate Housing
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La Borgata
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Borgata

16671 N Litchfield RdSurprise, AZ 85374

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 $989. Christopher Todd Communities on Mountain View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Montecito Estates apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Youngtown FlatsA11BR,1BA$989
Christopher Todd Communities on Mountain ViewSeaside1BR,1BA$1,200
The Statler1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,313
Village On GreenwayLuxurious Top-Floor 2-Bed, 2-Bath Apartments wi...2BR,2BA$1,325
La Fontaine at Sun CityOcotillo2BR,2BA$1,329

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montecito Estates, AZ

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montecito Estates area is the $1.42 price per square foot Haven Model at Townhomes at Sunnyside in the in the Regal at Veramonte neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Montecito Estates apartment is the Chicago Model at Town Surprise starting at $2,329 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Heritage at Royal Ranch 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.
Townhomes at SunnysideHaven3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Town SurpriseChicago2BR,2.5BA$1.87
Sierra VerdeC2BR,2BA$1.33
La Fontaine at Sun CityOcotillo2BR,2BA$1.17
Village On GreenwayLuxurious First-Floor 2-Bed, 2-Bath Apartments...2BR,2BA$1.30
Avilla GrandThe Retreat2BR,2BA$1.68
Canyon Ridge Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.88
The Village at West PointMolise1BR,1BA$1.80
Christopher Todd Communities on Mountain ViewSeaside1BR,1BA$1.80
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 Alta Surprise listed at $1,330.

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 $1,325 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 Harmony at Surprise and starts from $1,670.

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