
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ from $300 (2,305 Rentals)
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Laurel Tree at Northern

211 W Hadley St

South Summit Estates

Sunrise Vista

9230 N 6th St, Unit 9

9230 N 6th St, Unit 3

Park Alta

2025 West Apartment Homes

Sunrise on 35th
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1845 E Monroe St

1233 W Pierce St

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Adara

Glen Vista Apartments

Phoenician Palms

302 E Monte Vista Rd

1216 W Roosevelt St

The Palms at Camelback West

Vista Village on Van Buren

North Mountain Apartments
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Paloma Village

Eclipse Apartments

Tides on 51st

Chateau Gardens Apartments

Ava Park

Towers on 19th

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1812 N 68th Dr, Unit 1

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Collins off Colter*

Augustine at Glendale

Santa Fe Springs
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Raystone

Park Lee

Victory Place I-IV

1520 W Encanto Blvd

Courtyard at Encanto Apartments

2524 E Willetta St

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Crosstown Phoenix

Aspire West Phoenix

Park Vista

Kinley at Biltmore
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The Residences at Camelback West

Omnia on Thomas

Allora Phoenix Apartments

Windrose Villas Apartments

The Summit Apartments

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419 W 13th St, Unit Eeast

545 S Bellview

1805 E Indian School Rd, Unit 07

Duo Apartments

Orchard Mesa
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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 | $1,332 | $595 | $3,919 |
| Maricopa County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $507 | $10,000+ |
| Maricopa County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,905 | $631 | $10,000+ |
| Maricopa County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,415 | $730 | $10,000+ |
| Maricopa County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,870 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Maricopa County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,977 | $720 | $10,000+ |
| Maricopa County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,351 | $3,800 | $10,000+ |
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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. Residence at Tolleson in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Maricopa County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Terrace | Garfield Terrace One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $507 |
| Residence at Tolleson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $599 |
| South Summit Estates | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $631 |
| Legacy Crossing I & II | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $647 |
| Sunrise Vista | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| 6738 N 55th Dr | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Park Alta | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $666 |
| 2025 West Apartment Homes | S1 | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Sunrise on 35th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Glen Vista Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maricopa County area is the $0.48 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Maricopa County apartment is the 2828 E Chipman Rd Model at 2828 E Chipman Rd, Unit 1 starting at $1,650 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the South Phoenix 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts on 8th | Student Housing | Furnished Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.48 |
| 2828 E Chipman Rd, Unit 1 | 2828 E Chipman Rd | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Canvas | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $0.92 |
| The District on Apache | 3x3 Luxe | 3BR,3BA | $1.02 |
| Topaz Pointe | Topaz Pointe 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Villas at Papago | Two Bedroom Villas | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 6738 N 55th Dr | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Windrose Villas Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Legacy Crossing I & II | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Garfield Terrace | Garfield Terrace One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.78 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Maricopa County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Maricopa County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Maricopa County is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Maricopa County?
The cheapest apartment in Maricopa County is Garfield Terrace which is listed at $507, while the average apartment in Maricopa County costs $26,964.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Maricopa County?
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 2,736 regular apartments in Maricopa County 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 County?
Cheap apartments in Maricopa County have an average cost of $382 which is $26,582 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Maricopa County.
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