Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cactus District Glendale, AZ from $600 (24 Rentals)

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Rise Parkside
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise Parkside

7102 N 43rd AveGlendale, AZ 85301
Student Housing

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Rise North Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise North Ridge

8080 N 51st AveGlendale, AZ 85302
Corporate Housing
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Maryland West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maryland West

4530 W McLellan RdGlendale, AZ 85301
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Ironwood Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ironwood Village

6738 N 45th AveGlendale, AZ 85301
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Cactus District, Glendale, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cactus District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cactus District area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Rise Parkside priced from $720. Stillwater Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $758. Here are the most affordable Cactus District apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rise ParksideS1 PlatinumStudio,1BA$720
Stillwater ApartmentsS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$758
Augustine at Glendale450 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$759
Glen Brae ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$795
Las Casitas1/11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cactus District, AZ

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cactus District area is the $1.57 price per square foot TS31wd Model at Town Square in the in the North Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Cactus District apartment is the 3/2 L Model at Las Casitas starting at $1,300 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the North Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cactus District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Town SquareTS31wd3BR,1.5BA$1.57
Las Casitas3/2 L3BR,2BA$1.31
Dobbins Place2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Maryland West3x13BR,1BA$1.59
The Flats at 45th Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.71
Sierra WalkA11BR,1BA$1.37
Brook Creek11A1BR,1BA$1.50
Rise North RidgeA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.70
Senior Living- Lifestyles of GlendaleSmall 1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
Connect on Northern ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.74

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Cactus District, Glendale, AZ

Ranked #18

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cactus District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cactus District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cactus District is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cactus District?

The cheapest apartment in Cactus District is Augustine at Glendale which is listed at $759, while the average apartment in Cactus District costs $1,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cactus District?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in Cactus District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cactus District?

Cheap apartments in Cactus District have an average cost of $253 which is $1,542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cactus District.

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