
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ahwatukee Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $900 (33 Rentals)
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The Pointe at South Mountain

Lore South Mountain

Serafina at South Mountain

San Paulo

9605 S 48th St
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Carlyle at South Mountain

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3236 E Chandler Blvd

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11025 S 51st St

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Allegro Apartments

5151 E Guadalupe Rd

9605 S 48th St

9605 S 48th St
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729 E Hazel Dr

11025 S 51st St

13625 S 48th St, Unit 1
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5151 E Guadalupe Rd

3434 E Baseline Rd

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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 | $1,558 | $1,132 | $2,210 |
Ahwatukee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $968 | $8,630 |
Ahwatukee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $1,018 | $9,924 |
Ahwatukee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $1,633 | $7,708 |
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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 Elevate at South Mountain priced from $900. The Molino Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Ahwatukee apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elevate at South Mountain | A1 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
The Molino Apartments | 1x1 600sqft | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
The Pointe at South Mountain | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D | 1BR,1BA | $1,107 |
Lore South Mountain | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,132 |
Serafina at South Mountain | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,139 |
Carlyle at South Mountain | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,161 |
Arboretum at South Mountain | A1 (Premium) | 1BR,1BA | $1,197 |
Palms at South Mountain | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Array South Mountain | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,202 |
Pacific Bay Club | Coral Reef | 1BR,1BA | $1,254 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ahwatukee, AZ
As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ahwatukee area is the $1.20 price per square foot 4 Bed/2 Bath Model at Banyan Preserve in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,674. The second greatest value Ahwatukee apartment is the Alpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Elevation Townhomes starting at $2,295 with a $1.29 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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Banyan Preserve | 4 Bed/2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Elevation Townhomes | Alpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
San Paseo | Two Bedroom/Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
Verano Townhomes | Pinnacle | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
Avana Cordoba | C1RG - Sophisticated | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Village at Lakewood | Silverbell (Premium) | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Vista Sureno | Two-Bedrooms, Two-Bathrooms (AR) | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
Sierra Foothills | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Carlyle at South Mountain | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
The Molino Apartments | 1x1 600sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAhwatukee, Phoenix, AZ
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ
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Desert Vista High School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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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- 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 $949, while the average apartment in Ahwatukee costs $1,937.
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 74 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 $234 which is $1,703 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ahwatukee.
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