Cheap Apartments for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ from $300 (2,350 Rentals)

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Adara
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$692 - $3,462
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Adara

888 N 4th StPhoenix, AZ 85004
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Collins off Colter*
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$692 - $4,276
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5128 N 15th StPhoenix, AZ 85014
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Crosstown Phoenix
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$750 - $1,456
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1601 W Camelback RdPhoenix, AZ 85015
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Cheapest Available Maricopa County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Maricopa County, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Garfield Terrace in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $507. Phoenix Scholar House in the Encanto neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $526. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Maricopa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garfield TerraceGarfield Terrace One Bedroom1BR,1BA$507
Phoenix Scholar HousePhoenix Scholar House 1/1 588 SF1BR,1BA$526
Residence at TollesonStudioStudio,1BA$599
Sunrise on 35thStudioStudio,1BA$604
South Summit EstatesTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$631
Cielo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$637
Legacy Crossing I & II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$647
Sunrise VistaStudioStudio,1BA$650
2025 West Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maricopa County area is the $1.03 price per square foot 4 Bed/2 Bath Model at Banyan Preserve in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,299. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Banyan Preserve4 Bed/2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.03
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.53
Nine20 TempeD1 PHPV4BR,4BA$0.67
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$0.97
Marlette Gardens2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.00
Foothills Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Windrose Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Garfield TerraceGarfield Terrace One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78
Radius Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.08

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 Residence at Tolleson listed at $599.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Maricopa County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Maricopa County Apartment is $507 at Garfield Terrace.

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 $631 at South Summit Estates.

What is the most affordable Maricopa County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Maricopa County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Copper Stone on 32nd and starts from $1,066.

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