Cheap Apartments for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ from $300 (2,130 Rentals)
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Tides on 51st

4903 W Thomas Rd

2230 E Polk St

1845 E Monroe St

Crosstown Phoenix

Centerline on Glendale Phase II

6407 E Avalon St
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1605 W Latham St

Biltmore on the Lake

Vista Village on Van Buren

Eclipse Apartments

The Union on 28th

2032 W Adams St

3936 W Nancy Ln

Elevate at Thomas

Towers on 19th
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Celia

Victory Place I-IV

Ascent on Broadway

Park Vista

Sunrise on 35th

2025 West Apartment Homes
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2301 N 28th St

2525 E Willetta St

The Mod Apartments

The Summit Apartments

Spectra Midtown

Coral Gardens

Portola North Phoenix

Orchard Mesa
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Cielo Apartments

6201 W Indianola Ave

Santa Fe Springs

Valencia Park

Chateau Gardens Apartments

The Venue on Camelback Apartments

Spectra West

2524 E Willetta St

Gilbert Square Apartments

2801 E Monte Cristo Ave
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4633 N 8th Pl

1595 W Mountain View Rd

Tides on 27th
Maricopa County, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Maricopa County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Maricopa County Studio Apartments | $1,333 | $663 | $4,115 |
Maricopa County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $350 | $10,000+ |
Maricopa County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,909 | $694 | $10,000+ |
Maricopa County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,514 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Maricopa County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,005 | $725 | $10,000+ |
Maricopa County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,342 | $999 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Maricopa County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Maricopa County, AZ is a 3 Beds unit found at Legacy Crossing I & II in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $639. Tides on 51st in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $663. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Maricopa County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Legacy Crossing I & II | LG2 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $639 |
Tides on 51st | 0BD, 1BTH | Studio,1BA | $663 |
Plaza West | 3420 W Rose Lane | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
The Union on 28th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Residence at Tolleson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Biltmore on the Lake | st1c | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Eclipse Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Towers on 19th | The Sunrise | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Elevate at Thomas | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Celia | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $703 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ
As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Maricopa County area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3X2WD-D Model at Station 19 Apartments in the in the North Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,839. The second greatest value Maricopa County apartment is the Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing starting at $999 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Maricopa County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Station 19 Apartments | 3X2WD-D | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Lofts on 8th | Student Housing | Furnished Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.53 |
Hayden Farms Townhomes | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.91 |
10410 N Cave Creek Rd, Unit 1097 | 10410 N Cave Creek Rd | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Villas at Papago | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Park Villas | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
The Summit Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
Legacy Crossing I & II | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
McCarty on Monroe | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Park Lee | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Maricopa County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Maricopa County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Maricopa County is at Tides on 51st listed at $663.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Maricopa County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Maricopa County Apartment is $647 at Legacy Crossing I & II.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Maricopa County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Maricopa County is starting from $825 at Nightingale on 25th.
What is the most affordable Maricopa County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Maricopa County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Legacy Crossing I & II and starts from $639.
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