
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Phoenix, AZ from $420 (421 Rentals)


Tides on 51st

4903 W Thomas Rd

1645 E Thomas Rd

Cielo Apartments
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Crosstown Phoenix

1601 W Camelback Rd

Vista Village on Van Buren

2032 W Adams St

2025 West Apartment Homes

2301 N 28th St
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Presidio North Apartments

The Venue on Camelback Apartments

The Summit Apartments

Spectra Midtown

Aspire West Phoenix

North Mountain Village

The Union on 28th

The Residences at Camelback West
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Amara Apartments

The Square on Indian School

Oakridge Apartments

3025 N 32nd St

1744 W Glendale Ave
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The Valencia

Prados Apartments at Arcadia

4620 W McDowell Rd

Valencia Park

Terra Villa Apartments

Fairways on Thunderbird

Kinley at Biltmore
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Biltmore on the Lake
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 | $1,370 | $420 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $507 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $805 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,651 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $695 | $10,000+ |
Phoenix 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,097 | $999 | $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 $690.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Phoenix?
The cheapest apartment in Phoenix is Sunset View which is listed at $149, while the average apartment in Phoenix costs $4,226.
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 14,811 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 $379 which is $3,847 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Phoenix.
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