
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ from $300 (2,411 Rentals)
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1508 E Williams St

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Cielo Apartments

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Briella Phoenix

Vista Village on Van Buren

Coral Gardens

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Sunrise Vista

Sunrise on 35th

1845 E Monroe St

Biltmore on the Lake
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Centerline on Glendale Phase II

6802 W Glendale Ave

North Mountain Apartments

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Madera at Metro

Alta Vista Village

Eclipse Apartments

Chateau Gardens Apartments

Collins off Colter*

43 N Harris Dr

3615 N 15th Ave
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Towers on 19th

9632 N 58th Ln

Tides on 27th

Spectra Midtown

Park Lee

Victory Place I-IV

Ascent on Broadway

The Studio on 12th Street

2025 West Apartment Homes

2524 E Willetta St
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Presidio North Apartments

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The Venue on Camelback Apartments

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Aspire West Phoenix

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Adara

5128 N 15th St

Villages at Metro Center

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Park Villas

The Residences at Camelback West

Augustine at Glendale

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Tides on 51st
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Park Terrace

Prados Apartments at Arcadia

Dobbins Place

Orchard Mesa

1613 W Mountain View Rd

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Summit on Thomas

West 35th Apartments

Santa Fe Springs

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Park Alta

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Crosstown Phoenix
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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 | $1,328 | $550 | $4,796 |
| Maricopa County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $526 | $10,000+ |
| Maricopa County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $644 | $10,000+ |
| Maricopa County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,409 | $730 | $10,000+ |
| Maricopa County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,735 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Maricopa County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,110 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Maricopa County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,545 | $3,300 | $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 Phoenix Scholar House in the Encanto neighborhood priced from $526. Lumina on 19th Apartments in the North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Scholar House | Phoenix Scholar House 1/1 588 SF | 1BR,1BA | $526 |
| Lumina on 19th Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $599 |
| Cielo Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $627 |
| Legacy Crossing I & II | LG2 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $639 |
| Sunrise Vista | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Sunrise on 35th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Biltmore on the Lake | Studio (0x1)-patio | Studio,1BA | $679 |
| Centerline on Glendale Phase II | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $694 |
| Chateau Gardens Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Collins off Colter* | S1 - Phase l | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ
As of March 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maricopa County area is the $0.53 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Maricopa County apartment is the D1 PHPV Model at Nine20 Tempe starting at $1,059 with a $0.73 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts on 8th | Student Housing | Furnished Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.53 |
| Nine20 Tempe | D1 PHPV | 4BR,4BA | $0.73 |
| Copper Stone on 32nd | 3B2B - B | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Topaz Pointe | Topaz Pointe 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Villas at Papago | Two Bedroom Villas | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Avenue 8 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Foothills Court Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Windrose Villas Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 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 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 $699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Maricopa County?
The cheapest apartment in Maricopa County is Phoenix Scholar House which is listed at $526, while the average apartment in Maricopa County costs $19,008.
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 3,715 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 $421 which is $18,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Maricopa County.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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