Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ahwatukee Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (36 Rentals)

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9605 S 48th St

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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

PhoenixAZ85044

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9605 S 48th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9605 S 48th St

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

PhoenixAZ85044
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The Quinn
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Quinn

5121 E La Puente AvePhoenix, 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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Molino ApartmentsStudio 315sqftStudio,1BA$799
Elevate @ South MountainA1Studio,1BA$900
Array South MountainS1Studio,1BA$1,151
Vista SurenoOne-Bedroom, One-Bathroom (AR)1BR,1BA$1,190
Avana CordobaA3RG - Sophisticated1BR,1BA$1,240
Mountain Park RanchArtesa1BR,1BA$1,241
Lore South MountainStudioStudio,1BA$1,247
Carlyle at South MountainA11BR,1BA$1,252
Palms at South MountainOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stone View on CentralC13BR,2.5BA$1.47
Verano TownhomesCanyon3BR,2BA$1.51
Mountain Park RanchSonara3BR,2BA$1.76
San PauloPlan B-22BR,2BA$1.56
Village at LakewoodLynx (Classic)2BR,2BA$1.42
The Pointe at South Mountain2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B2BR,1BA$1.55
2216 W Donner Dr, Unit Casita2216 W Donner Dr1BR,1BA$1.56
Vista SurenoTwo-Bedrooms, Two-Bathrooms (AR)2BR,2BA$1.70
Sierra FoothillsAgave1BR,1BA$1.60
Carlyle at South MountainA11BR,1BA$1.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #32

Among neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

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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