
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Maricopa, AZ from $700 (116 Rentals)
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Overland Flats

FLATZ 520

Horizon at the Wells

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Copa Flats

Waterman Senior Apartments

Honeycutt Run

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Alto

Ironwood Ranch Apartments

The Ranches at Gunsmoke
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Saddleback Village at Stonegate Townhomes

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Virata

47662 W Mellen Ln

43811 W Elizabeth Ave

36990 W Nola Way

45310 W Norris Rd

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Bungalows on Bowlin

35396 W San Capistrano Ave

35480 W San Capistrano Ave
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41793 W Sunland Dr

40086 W Bonneau St

19270 N Costa Verdez Ave

35579 W San Capistrano Ave

18389 Conquistador Dr

20392 N Mac Neil St

43893 W Cowpath Rd

37664 W Bello Ln

38105 W Isabella Ln

37144 W Amalfi Ave
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36822 W Maddaloni Ave

18392 Los Gabrieles Wy

41192 W Rio Bravo Dr

45959 W Ranch Rd

40084 W Catherine Dr

45611 W Tulip Ln

20711 N Santa Cruz Dr

39964 W Sanders Way

42725 W Martie Lynn Rd

45129 W Desert Cedars Ln
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42164 W Noreen Rd

22427 N Van Loo Dr

21338 N Denver Ct

EVR Porter

Hampton Edison

43811 W Elizabeth Ave

44812 Paraiso Ln

36605 W Mondragone Ln

35433 W San Alvarez Ave

35448 W Santa Barbara Ave
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Maricopa, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Maricopa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Maricopa Studio Apartments | $1,261 | $900 | $1,474 |
| Cheap Maricopa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,479 | $719 | $2,199 |
| Cheap Maricopa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $1,070 | $6,134 |
| Cheap Maricopa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $1,355 | $5,603 |
| Cheap Maricopa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $1,599 | $1,956 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Maricopa, AZ
Pricing Updated: 06/07/2026Current apartment rentals in the Maricopa, AZ area range in price from $719 to $4,431 with an overall median price of $3,635. The three Maricopa neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Colony at San Tan Heights at $719, Calabria At Tortossa at $1,249, and Heritage at Glennwilde at $719. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Maricopa Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony at San Tan Heights | $1,514 | $719 | 72 |
| Calabria At Tortossa | $1,781 | $1,249 | 56 |
| Heritage at Glennwilde | $4,431 | $719 | 212 |
| Silver Meadows @ Alterra | $4,431 | $719 | 212 |
| Silver Oak at Glennwilde | $4,431 | $719 | 121 |
| Vintage at Glennwilde | $4,431 | $719 | 212 |
| Wildflower at Senita | $4,431 | $719 | 245 |
Cheapest Available Maricopa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Maricopa, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Oasis at the Wells in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $719. Overland Flats in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Maricopa apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis at the Wells | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $719 |
| Overland Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Aspen Court | 1 Bedroom x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Tierra Pointe Apartments | STD INT-G | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Quail Gardens | 2 Bedroom x 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,070 |
| Desert Sands | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,082 |
| FLATZ 520 | 1 Bedroom 626 | 1BR,1BA | $1,098 |
| Horizon at the Wells | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Villa Granada Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Bella Vista | Cholla | 2BR,2BA | $1,137 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maricopa, AZ
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maricopa area is the $1.46 price per square foot Haze Model at Virata in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,956. The second greatest value Maricopa apartment is the B2 Model at Santa Rosa starting at $1,544 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Maricopa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virata | Haze | 4BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Santa Rosa | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| EVR Porter | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Honeycutt Run | Vista | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| San Paulo | Plan B-2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Bella Vista | Saguaro | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Ironwood Ranch Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| The Ranches at Gunsmoke | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Desert Sands | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Overland Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Maricopa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Maricopa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Maricopa is under $1,137.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Maricopa?
The cheapest apartment in Maricopa is Oasis at the Wells which is listed at $719, while the average apartment in Maricopa costs $3,635.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Maricopa?
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 479 regular apartments in Maricopa 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 Maricopa?
Cheap apartments in Maricopa have an average cost of $1,058 which is $2,577 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Maricopa.
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