
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Phoenix, AZ from $400 with Swimming Pool (769 Rentals)
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The Venue on Camelback Apartments

Tides on 51st

Crosstown Phoenix

Adara

Biltmore on the Lake

Eclipse Apartments

Towers on 19th
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Aspire West Phoenix

Santa Fe Springs

Seventh

Omnia on Thomas

The Summit Apartments
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Prados Apartments at Arcadia

Cielo Apartments

Portola North Phoenix

Raystone Apartments

Spectra Midtown

Northern Chateau Apartments

2025 West Apartment Homes

Palm Aire Apartments

Tides on 27th

The Square on Indian School

Madera at Metro

The Residences at Camelback West
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Amara Apartments

Woodbridge Apartment Homes

The Palms at Camelback West

Collins off Colter*

Capri on Camelback

Ember at North Phoenix

Valencia Park

Villages at Metro Center

Tides on McDowell
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2829 W Marshall Ave

Presidio North Apartments

The Loreto Apartments

Augustine at Glendale

Villa Toscana

Terra Villa Apartments

Kinley at Biltmore

Courtyard at Encanto Apartments

Tides on East Cactus

Nightingale on 25th
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Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Phoenix?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Phoenix Studio Apartments | $1,411 | $420 | $6,700 |
Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $670 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $799 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,531 | $799 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,334 | $699 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,391 | $999 | $10,000+ |
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Phoenix, AZ Local Guide
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Getting Around Phoenix, AZ
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Phoenix Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Phoenix?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Phoenix is under $699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Phoenix?
The cheapest apartment in Phoenix is Legacy Crossing I & II which is listed at $647, while the average apartment in Phoenix costs $4,503.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Phoenix?
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 11,187 regular apartments in Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
Cheap apartments in Phoenix have an average cost of $322 which is $4,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Phoenix.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ
Written by: Andrew Jollett
I'm Andrew, your ApartmHomeLiving.com local expert for Phoenix. My earliest memories of Phoenix date back to the mid-2000s when 2 of my sisters moved there (one for work and the other for school).

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.