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$850 - $1,100

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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700 W University Dr

TempeAZ85281

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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 (ADA) 1/1 586 SF1BR,1BA$526
AdaraCo-living 4BStudio,1BA$592
Residence at TollesonStudioStudio,1BA$599
South Summit EstatesTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$631
Tides on 51stStudioStudio,1BA$649
Sunrise VistaStudioStudio,1BA$650
Rise at the PreserveS1 PlatinumStudio,1BA$670
Rise ParksideS1 GoldStudio,1BA$670
Cielo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$672

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ

As of May 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maricopa County area is the $1.13 price per square foot 8566 Model at 8566 W Cinnabar Ave in the in the The Preserve at Cibola Vista neighborhood starting from $3,250. 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.
8566 W Cinnabar Ave85665BR,3BA$1.13
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.53
Elevation TownhomesAlpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.15
2828 E Chipman Rd, Unit 12828 E Chipman Rd3BR,2BA$1.03
Villa Serena2 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhome Available! 6 Week Off S...2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Camelback CourtyardTwo Bedroom/ one and a Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.14
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Maricopa County

What type of rentals are currently available in Maricopa County?

There are currently 7391 Apartments for Rent in Maricopa County, AZ with pricing that ranges from $507 to $25,000. There are also 6240 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Maricopa County ranging from $650 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 $650 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,754.

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 $23,048, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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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