Cheap Homes for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ from $600 (1,064 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Maricopa County.

property at 2040 E Monte Vista Rd

$700 - $1,150

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$700 - $1,150

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$700 - $1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2040 E Monte Vista Rd

PhoenixAZ85006

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property at 505 W Howe St

$750

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$750

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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505 W Howe St

TempeAZ85281

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property at 17424 W Rimrock St

$800 - $900

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$800 - $900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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17424 W Rimrock St

SurpriseAZ85388

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property at 2936 E Indian School Rd

$811

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$811

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 521 W 5th St

$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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521 W 5th St

TempeAZ85281
property at 1350 S Greenfield Rd

$880

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1350 S Greenfield Rd, Unit 1017

1350 S Greenfield Rd
MesaAZ85206

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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 Town Center in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $200. Desert Meadows in the North Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $476. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Maricopa County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Town CenterC33BR,2BA$200
Desert Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$476
Garfield TerraceGarfield Terrace One Bedroom1BR,1BA$507
Highland Palms1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$595
Sunrise on 35thStudioStudio,1BA$604
2025 West Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$655
AdaraCo-living 4BStudio,1BA$656
Ardella on 67thOne Bedroom JuniorStudio,1BA$667
Los Vecinos ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Crosstown Phoenixe10a - WestStudio,1BA$684

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maricopa County area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Alta Mesa Desert Springs in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Maricopa County apartment is the Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing starting at $799 with a $0.43 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.
Alta Mesa Desert Springs3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.43
Topaz PointeTopaz Pointe 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Villas at PapagoTwo Bedroom Villas2BR,1BA$1.00
7130-7136 N 27th Ave2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$0.95
Paradise Greens2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
2813 E Paradise Ln2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.03
Park LeeTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.01
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.04
Highland Palms1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Maricopa County

What type of rentals are currently available in Maricopa County?

There are currently 7474 Apartments for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ with pricing that ranges from $200 to $31,415. There are also 6673 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Maricopa County ranging from $695 to $75,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Maricopa County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Maricopa County ranges from $695 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,314.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Maricopa County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Maricopa County range from $200 to $29,668, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $897 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $676.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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