Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ahwatukee Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $300 (23 Rentals)

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8028 S Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85042
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9605 S 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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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 315sqftStudio,1BA$849
Elevate at South MountainA1Studio,1BA$900
The Pointe at South Mountain1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D1BR,1BA$1,076
Palms at South MountainOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,110
Pacific Bay ClubCoral Reef1BR,1BA$1,173

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ahwatukee, AZ

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ahwatukee area is the $1.27 price per square foot 4 Bed/2 Bath Model at Banyan Preserve in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Ahwatukee apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Baseline on 16 starting at $1,876 with a $1.52 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.
Banyan Preserve4 Bed/2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.27
Baseline on 163 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2BA$1.52
Mountain Park RanchSonara3BR,2BA$1.54
Verano TownhomesPinnacle2BR,2.5BA$1.58
Portola South Mountain2 Bedroom R2BR,2BA$1.66
Vista SurenoTwo-Bedrooms, Two-Bathrooms (AR)2BR,2BA$1.60
Avana CordobaB2RG - Sophisticated2BR,2BA$1.56
Carlyle at South MountainA21BR,1BA$1.54
San PauloPlan A-21BR,1BA$1.68
Palms at South MountainOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #49

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,254.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ahwatukee?

The cheapest apartment in Ahwatukee is The Molino Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Ahwatukee costs $1,864.

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 88 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 $220 which is $1,644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ahwatukee.

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