Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alhambra Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (37 Rentals)

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Pasadena Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pasadena Villas

1616 W Pasadena AvePhoenix, AZ 85015
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Rosewood Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewood Court

5104 N 16th AvePhoenix, AZ 85015
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The Villager Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villager Apartments

5110 N 19th AvePhoenix, AZ 85015
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The Revello
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Revello

1600 W Camelback RdPhoenix, AZ 85015
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Buenas Black Canyon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Buenas Black Canyon

2551 W Mclellan BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85017
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The De Ville
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The De Ville

2041 W Berridge LnPhoenix, AZ 85015

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Midtown Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Villas

6528 N 17th AvePhoenix, AZ 85015
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Canyon Greens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Canyon Greens

6310 N Black Canyon HwyPhoenix, AZ 85017
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The Gem 1625
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gem 1625

1623-1625 W Missouri AvePhoenix, AZ 85015
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Cypress Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Manor

5726 N Black Canyon HwyPhoenix, AZ 85017
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Solano Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solano Park Apartments

5350 N 17th AvePhoenix, AZ 85015
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Christown Manor II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Christown Manor II

5045 N 17th AvePhoenix, AZ 85015
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Buenas off the Highway
1 Bedroom Apartments

Buenas off the Highway

6236 N Black Canyon FwyPhoenix, AZ 85017
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Goldcrest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Goldcrest Apartments

1521 W Denton LnPhoenix, AZ 85015
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Alhambra, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alhambra Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alhambra area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Crosstown Phoenix priced from $709. Tides on 27th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Alhambra apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crosstown Phoenixe10a - WestStudio,1BA$709
Tides on 27thS1Studio,1BA$799
Woodbridge Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$799
Palm Aire ApartmentsSienna1BR,1BA$799
Santa Fe SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$835
Avenue 19A11BR,1BA$899
Colter ParkAlamedaStudio,1BA$905
Las Ventanas ApartmentsIMMEDIATE MOVE-IN AVAILABLE! 1Bed&1Bath1BR,1BA$916
The Canvas ApartmentsLuxurious Renovated 1 Bed & 1 Bath1BR,1BA$944
Aspire Apartment Homes0 x 1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alhambra, AZ

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alhambra area is the $1.10 price per square foot Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Camelback Gardens in the in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Alhambra apartment is the B1 Model at Cornell Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the North Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alhambra apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Camelback GardensTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Cornell ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.32
Chic, urban living awaits.1x11BR,1BA$1.39
Missouri CrossingSouthern Pacific2BR,1BA$1.48
Cypress Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Las Ventanas Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath Apartment READY FOR YOU!2BR,1BA$1.38
Estates on Maryland ApartmentsAcacia1BR,1BA$1.42
Palm Aire ApartmentsSienna1BR,1BA$1.22
Santa Fe SpringsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
The Canvas ApartmentsLuxurious Renovated 1 Bed & 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Alhambra, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #68

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alhambra Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Alhambra?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alhambra is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alhambra?

The cheapest apartment in Alhambra is Crosstown Phoenix which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in Alhambra costs $2,210.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alhambra?

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 33 regular apartments in Alhambra 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 Alhambra?

Cheap apartments in Alhambra have an average cost of $246 which is $1,964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alhambra.

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