
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Payson, AZ from $600 (44 Rentals)
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Canal Senior Apartments

Maurnez Apartments

Frontier Village/Aspen Cove Apartments

Mount View Apartments

Payson Apartments

513 W Frontier St

312 W Roundup Rd
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West Frontier Condominiums

200 E Malibu Dr

1501 N Beeline Hwy

502 N William Tell Cir

Mountain View Villa Apartments

Village Apartments

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IMT Desert Ridge

Ninety Degrees
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Jade Scottsdale

Kota North Scottsdale

Sonoran Vista

Scottsdale Highlands Apartments

Azure Creek at Tatum Ranch

San Carlos

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GlenEagles

56 North
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Vintage at Scottsdale

Avion on Legacy

Desert Club

One North Scottsdale Apartments

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Four Peaks

EDGE at Grayhawk

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Overture North Scottsdale 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

The View at Cascade
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4140 E Cliffside Trail

4140 E Cliffside Trl

Alta Vista

4360 E Waldron Rd

Parkway Apartments

Bela Rosa

Sedona Resort Apartments

Avilla Vista Norte
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499 S 2nd St

Ventana Apartments

333 N 16th St

Desert Parks Vista
Payson, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Payson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Payson Studio Apartments | $1,494 | $1,000 | $2,055 |
| Cheap Payson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,199 | $3,399 |
| Cheap Payson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $1,299 | $5,359 |
| Cheap Payson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,682 | $1,999 | $6,531 |
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Cheapest Available Payson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Payson, AZ is a Studio unit found at Mountain View Villa Apartments priced from $1,000. Village Apartments in the North Scottsdale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Payson apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Villa Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Village Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Ninety Degrees | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,330 |
| Kota North Scottsdale | A1 South | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Sonoran Vista | Pima | 1BR,1BA | $1,434 |
| Avilla Vista Norte | The Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $1,456 |
| Scottsdale Highlands Apartments | Colorado | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| San Carlos | Opal | 1BR,1BA | $1,505 |
| GlenEagles | The Shetland | 1BR,1BA | $1,508 |
| Azure Creek at Tatum Ranch | 1A-R1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,542 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Payson, AZ
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Payson area is the $1.33 price per square foot TH-B2 Model at Amavi Aster Ridge in the in the Rio Vista neighborhood starting from $1,845. The second greatest value Payson apartment is the Tesero Model at EDGE at Grayhawk starting at $2,050 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Sonoran Regional Core 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amavi Aster Ridge | TH-B2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.33 |
| EDGE at Grayhawk | Tesero | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.83 |
| Bela Rosa | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Jade Scottsdale | Onyx | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Desert Parks Vista | A2 Premier | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Vintage at Scottsdale | Pinnacle | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Sonoran Vista | Pima | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| GlenEagles | The Shetland | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Kota North Scottsdale | A1 South | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Village Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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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 Mountain View Villa Apartments listed at $1,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Payson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Payson Apartment is $1,295 at Mountain View Villa Apartments.
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 $1,815.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
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