Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ahwatukee Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $800 (44 Rentals)

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9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
property at 3625 E Ray Rd

3625 E Ray Rd

PhoenixAZ85044

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property at 15801 S 48th St

15801 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85048

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Arbor Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

8028 S Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85042
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9605 S 48th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9605 S 48th St

9605 S 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
property at 9605 S 48th St

9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
property at 9605 S 48th St

9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044

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3625 E Ray Rd

PhoenixAZ85044
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The Quinn Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Quinn Apartments

5121 E La Puente AvePhoenix, AZ 85044
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property at 9605 S 48th St

9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
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Pacific Bay Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Bay Club

11221 S 51st StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Liv Ahwatukee
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liv Ahwatukee

16025 S 50th StPhoenix, AZ 85048
property at 13625 S 48th St

13625 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044

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Village at Lakewood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Lakewood

15815 S Lakewood Pky WPhoenix, AZ 85048

Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ahwatukee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ahwatukee area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at The Molino Apartments priced from $849. Elevate at South Mountain has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Ahwatukee apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Molino ApartmentsStudio 325sqftStudio,1BA$849
Elevate at South MountainA1Studio,1BA$900
Palms at South MountainOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,019
Lore South MountainStudioStudio,1BA$1,135
Sterling Point Apartment HomesM1BAST1BR,1BA$1,149
Arboretum at South MountainA1 (Premium)1BR,1BA$1,158
Array South MountainS1Studio,1BA$1,177
Haven at South Mountain ApartmentsA1RWD1BR,1BA$1,199
The Quinn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The Pointe at South Mountain1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D1BR,1BA$1,204

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ahwatukee, AZ

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ahwatukee area is the $1.50 price per square foot Estrella Model at Verano Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,967. The second greatest value Ahwatukee apartment is the The De Loma Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 1,210 Sq Ft Model at Senderos At South Mountain starting at $1,998 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ahwatukee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Verano TownhomesEstrella3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Senderos At South MountainThe De Loma Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 1,210 Sq Ft2BR,2BA$1.65
Village at LakewoodSilverbell (Premium)2BR,2BA$1.59
Rockledge FairwaysSt Andrews2BR,2BA$1.38
Serafina at South MountainC12BR,2BA$1.52
Vista SurenoTwo-Bedrooms, Two-Bathrooms (AR)2BR,2BA$1.65
Sierra FoothillsAgave1BR,1BA$1.58
Carlyle at South MountainA21BR,1BA$1.52
The Pointe at South Mountain1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D1BR,1BA$1.65
Palms at South MountainOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #51

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Ahwatukee, Phoenix, and the greater Phoenix area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Ahwatukee Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ahwatukee Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ahwatukee?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ahwatukee is under $1,204.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ahwatukee?

The cheapest apartment in Ahwatukee is Elevate at South Mountain which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Ahwatukee costs $8,013.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ahwatukee?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 60 regular apartments in Ahwatukee that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ahwatukee?

Cheap apartments in Ahwatukee have an average cost of $164 which is $7,849 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ahwatukee.

Expert Rental Resources

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