Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ahwatukee Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (36 Rentals)
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The Pointe at South Mountain

Vista Sureno

9605 S 48th St

Array South Mountain

Mountain Park Ranch

Lore South Mountain
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Carlyle at South Mountain

10610 S 48th St

3830 E Lakewood Pkwy E

Palms at South Mountain

Haven at South Mountain Apartments

San Paulo

11025 S 51st St

5151 E Guadalupe Rd

Sierra Foothills

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San Riva At The Foothills

Rockledge Fairways

Portola South Mountain

15801 S 48th St

2216 W Donner Dr, Unit Casita

301 W Desert Dr

9605 S 48th St
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729 E Hazel Dr

9605 S 48th St

13625 S 48th St, Unit 1

3434 E Baseline Rd

Sol38 by Liv
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Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ahwatukee?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ahwatukee Studio Apartments | $1,545 | $1,176 | $2,210 |
Ahwatukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $1,164 | $9,667 |
Ahwatukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $1,285 | $10,000+ |
Ahwatukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $1,642 | $10,000+ |
Ahwatukee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,747 | $2,060 | $4,199 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Ahwatukee Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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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 $799. Elevate @ 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Molino Apartments | Studio 315sqft | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Elevate @ South Mountain | A1 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Array South Mountain | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,151 |
Vista Sureno | One-Bedroom, One-Bathroom (AR) | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Avana Cordoba | A3RG - Sophisticated | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
Mountain Park Ranch | Artesa | 1BR,1BA | $1,241 |
Lore South Mountain | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,247 |
Carlyle at South Mountain | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,252 |
Palms at South Mountain | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ahwatukee, AZ
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ahwatukee area is the $1.47 price per square foot C1 Model at Stone View on Central in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Ahwatukee apartment is the Canyon Model at Verano Townhomes starting at $1,829 with a $1.51 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stone View on Central | C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
Verano Townhomes | Canyon | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Mountain Park Ranch | Sonara | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
San Paulo | Plan B-2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Village at Lakewood | Lynx (Classic) | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
The Pointe at South Mountain | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
2216 W Donner Dr, Unit Casita | 2216 W Donner Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Vista Sureno | Two-Bedrooms, Two-Bathrooms (AR) | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Sierra Foothills | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Carlyle at South Mountain | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAhwatukee, Phoenix, AZ
Ranked #32
Among neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ
Kyrene De Los Cerritos School
Desert Vista High School
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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?
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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 $1,299.
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 $2,625.
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 25 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 $150 which is $2,475 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ahwatukee.
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