Cheap Homes for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ from $500 (961 Rentals)

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

property at 1409 S Mill Ave

$599

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$599

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1409 S Mill Ave, Unit 2

1409 S Mill Ave
TempeAZ85281
property at 1601 W Camelback Rd

$636

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$636

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$636

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1601 W Camelback Rd

PhoenixAZ85015
property at 1601 W Camelback Rd

$749

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$749

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$749

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1601 W Camelback Rd

PhoenixAZ85015

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property at 2250 W Glendale Ave

$798

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$798

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$798

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2250 W Glendale Ave

PhoenixAZ85021

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property at 13517 W Glendale Ave

$799

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$799

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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13517 W Glendale Ave

GlendaleAZ85307

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property at 492 E Laredo St

$800

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$800

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1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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492 E Laredo St

ChandlerAZ85225
property at 4620 W McDowell Rd

$800

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$800

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$800

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4620 W McDowell Rd

PhoenixAZ85035
property at 8902 N 19th Ave

$809

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$809

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$809

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8902 N 19th Ave

PhoenixAZ85021

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property at 1645 E Thomas Rd

$830

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$830

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$830

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1645 E Thomas Rd

PhoenixAZ85016
property at 2645 E Cactus Rd

$849

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$849

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2645 E Cactus Rd

PhoenixAZ85032
property at 2936 E Indian School Rd

$849

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$849

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$849

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property at 17031 N 11th Ave

$885

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$885

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$885

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17031 N 11th Ave

PhoenixAZ85023
property at 1645 E Thomas Rd

$887

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$887

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1645 E Thomas Rd

PhoenixAZ85016

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phoenix Scholar HousePhoenix Scholar House 1/1 588 SF1BR,1BA$526
Residence at TollesonStudioStudio,1BA$599
Sunrise on 35thStudioStudio,1BA$604
Lumina on 19th ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$638
Legacy Crossing I & IILG2 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$639
Sunrise VistaStudioStudio,1BA$650
2025 West Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$675
Spectra MidtownS2CStudio,1BA$689
Centerline on Glendale Phase IIB12BR,1BA$694
Arcadia 302x12BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ

As of March 28, 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 4 BED, 2 BATH - 1740 SF Model at The Reserve at Westpark starting at $1,914 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Parkview Square at Verrado 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.
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.53
The Reserve at Westpark4 BED, 2 BATH - 1740 SF4BR,2BA$1.10
Nine20 TempeD1 PHPV4BR,4BA$0.73
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$0.97
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.00
Villa Serena2 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhome Available! 6 Week Off S...2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Rancho CieloL2AC50RC2BR,2BA$0.90
Arcadia 302x12BR,1BA$0.84
Windrose Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06

Frequently Asked Questions about Maricopa County

What type of rentals are currently available in Maricopa County?

There are currently 7416 Apartments for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ with pricing that ranges from $526 to $30,900. There are also 6383 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Maricopa County ranging from $599 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 $599 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,141.

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 $730 to $19,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $34,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $770.

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