Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ahwatukee Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $900 (39 Rentals)

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property at 15801 S 48th St

$1,193 - $1,723

1 Bedroom Rentals

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15801 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85048

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property at 9605 S 48th St

$1,280 - $1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 26

9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044

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property at 3625 E Ray Rd

$1,354 - $1,862

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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3625 E Ray Rd

PhoenixAZ85044
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Arbor Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

8028 S Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85042
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property at 9605 S 48th St

$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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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Pacific Bay Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Bay Club

11221 S 51st StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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property at 13625 S 48th St

$1,279

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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13625 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
property at 9605 S 48th St

$1,280

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
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Liv Ahwatukee
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liv Ahwatukee

16025 S 50th StPhoenix, AZ 85048
property at 9605 S 48th St

$1,330

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
property at 3625 E Ray Rd

$1,354

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3625 E Ray Rd

PhoenixAZ85044

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Village at Lakewood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Lakewood

15815 S Lakewood Pky WPhoenix, AZ 85048
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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 $949. The Quinn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Ahwatukee apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Molino ApartmentsStudio 325sqftStudio,1BA$949
The Quinn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Lore South Mountain1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,108
Array South MountainS1Studio,1BA$1,125
The Pointe at South Mountain1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B1BR,1BA$1,149
Palms at South MountainOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,159
Carlyle at South MountainA11BR,1BA$1,169
Avana CordobaA3RG - Sophisticated1BR,1BA$1,177
Serafina at South MountainA21BR,1BA$1,204
Pacific Bay ClubCoral Reef1BR,1BA$1,241

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ahwatukee, AZ

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ahwatukee area is the $1.63 price per square foot The Ponderosa Three Bedroom Three Bathroom Model at Senderos At South Mountain in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,412. The second greatest value Ahwatukee apartment is the Canyon Model at Verano Townhomes starting at $1,740 with a $1.44 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.
Senderos At South MountainThe Ponderosa Three Bedroom Three Bathroom3BR,3BA$1.63
Verano TownhomesCanyon3BR,2BA$1.44
Village at LakewoodSilverbell (Premium)2BR,2BA$1.59
Mountain Park RanchPerilla2BR,2BA$1.63
Serafina at South MountainC12BR,2BA$1.58
Sterling Point Apartment HomesM2ACRST2BR,2BA$1.58
Allegro Apartments1x1-8711BR,1BA$1.69
Sierra FoothillsAgave1BR,1BA$1.52
Santa RosaA11BR,1BA$1.74
Carlyle at South MountainA11BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ

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

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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!

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 $1,241.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ahwatukee?

The cheapest apartment in Ahwatukee is The Molino Apartments which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in Ahwatukee costs $10,029.

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 61 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 $185 which is $9,844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ahwatukee.

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