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

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Canal Senior Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canal Senior Apartments

807 S Westerly RdPayson, AZ 85541
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Maurnez Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maurnez Apartments

110 W Airport RdPayson, AZ 85541
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Mount View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mount View Apartments

211 S Ponderosa StPayson, AZ 85541
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Payson Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Payson Apartments

209 S Ponderosa StPayson, AZ 85541
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IMT Desert Ridge
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$1,320 - $2,380
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$1,320 - $2,380

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

IMT Desert Ridge

21155 N 56th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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GlenEagles
$1,508 - $2,721
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$1,508 - $2,721

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GlenEagles

8275 E Bell RdScottsdale, AZ 85260
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Four Peaks
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$1,627 - $2,218
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Four Peaks

13700 N Fountain Hills BlvdFountain Hills, AZ 85268
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Alta Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Vista

7234 E Cave Creek RdCarefree, AZ 85377
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Parkway Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

300 E Cliffs PkyCamp Verde, AZ 86322
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Bela Rosa
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bela Rosa

3825 W Anthem WayAnthem, AZ 85086

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Ventana Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventana Apartments

14015 N 94th StScottsdale, AZ 85260
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333 N 16th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

333 N 16th St

333 N 16th StCottonwood, AZ 86326
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Desert Parks Vista
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Parks Vista

9393 E Palo Brea BndScottsdale, AZ 85255

Payson, AZ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain View Villa ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Village Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,299
Ninety DegreesE1Studio,1BA$1,330
Kota North ScottsdaleA1 South1BR,1BA$1,425
Sonoran VistaPima1BR,1BA$1,434
Avilla Vista NorteThe Alcove1BR,1BA$1,456
Scottsdale Highlands ApartmentsColorado1BR,1BA$1,475
San CarlosOpal1BR,1BA$1,505
GlenEaglesThe Shetland1BR,1BA$1,508
Azure Creek at Tatum Ranch1A-R11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amavi Aster RidgeTH-B22BR,2.5BA$1.33
EDGE at GrayhawkTesero1BR,1.5BA$1.83
Bela RosaB22BR,2BA$1.53
Jade ScottsdaleOnyx2BR,2BA$1.79
Desert Parks VistaA2 Premier1BR,1BA$1.98
Vintage at ScottsdalePinnacle1BR,1BA$1.97
Sonoran VistaPima1BR,1BA$1.84
GlenEaglesThe Shetland1BR,1BA$2.00
Kota North ScottsdaleA1 South1BR,1BA$2.02
Village Apartments2x12BR,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.

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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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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.

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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.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.