Cheap Apartments for Rent in Payson, AZ from $600 (21 Rentals)
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Payson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Payson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Payson Studio Apartments | $1,547 | $1,180 | $1,975 |
Cheap Payson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,199 | $8,561 |
Cheap Payson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,512 | $1,299 | $8,732 |
Cheap Payson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $1,825 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Payson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Payson, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Village Apartments in the North Scottsdale neighborhood priced from $1,199. Jade Scottsdale in the Via Linda Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,234. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Payson apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Jade Scottsdale | Amethyst | 1BR,1BA | $1,234 |
Ninety Degrees | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,319 |
Bela Rosa | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,325 |
Scottsdale Horizon Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Payson, AZ
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Payson area is the $1.50 price per square foot Main House Model at 5418 E Yolantha St in the in the North Scottsdale neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Payson apartment is the TH-B3 Model at Amavi Aster Ridge starting at $2,120 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Rio Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Payson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5418 E Yolantha St | Main House | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
Amavi Aster Ridge | TH-B3 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.61 |
Tonto Oaks | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Hideaway North Scottsdale | Juniper | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Ventana | Two Bedroom Two Bath D1, D2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
120 Sugarloaf St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Bela Rosa | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Sonoran Vista | Pima | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Scottsdale Horizon Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Jade Scottsdale | Amethyst | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Getting Around Payson, AZ
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Payson Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Payson?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Payson is at Ninety Degrees listed at $1,284.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Payson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Payson Apartment is $1,149 at Jade Scottsdale.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Payson Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Payson is starting from $1,299 at Village Apartments.
What is the most affordable Payson Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Payson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bela Rosa and starts from $1,830.
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