Cheap Apartments for Rent in Phoenix, AZ from $500 with Utilities Included (403 Rentals) Page 2 of 9
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Cheap Apartments in Phoenix.

Desert Sunshine 3

Whispering Pines

Cactus Trail

1833 E Harvard St

Colonia

Highland Terrace

Paradise Palms II

Phoenix Manor
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Parkway

North Glen 38

Aviara Flats

The Cove

Vista Ridge Apartments

Mesquite Terrace

The Governor
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Arioso City Lofts

Casa Azure 55+ Apartments

San Giovanni Apartments

Fairway Vistas Condominiums

Arbor Creek

60 at Melrose

Madison at North Mountains

The Grove Deer Valley
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Cortland Red Mountain

Harwood

Whispering Willows Apartments

WaterWalk Phoenix – North Happy Valley

Refinery at Pointe17

Sun Terrace Apartments

Village at Bronco Trail

The Reserve at Thunderbird
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The Clubhouse at Arcadia

Village at Liberty Farms
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 | $1,317 | $649 | $4,960 |
| Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $655 | $10,000+ |
| Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $749 | $10,000+ |
| Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,445 | $595 | $10,000+ |
| Phoenix 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,475 | $680 | $10,000+ |
| Phoenix 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,002 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Phoenix 6 Bedroom Apartments | $18,944 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $6,416.
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 39,567 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 $490 which is $5,926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Phoenix.
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