Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Woodland West
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland West

1201 W Woodland AvePhoenix, AZ 85007
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5TH AVE PHX
Studio Apartments

5TH AVE PHX

626 N 5th AvePhoenix, AZ 85003

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Capitol, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Capitol Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at 16th Ave Apartments priced from $895. X Phoenix has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Capitol apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16th Ave ApartmentsStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$895
X PhoenixCOLIVING Suites in 4 BR/4BAStudio,1BA$950
Ambassador West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$963
TerraceVue1st Floor 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
ReNue Downtown ApartmentsThe Arena - 601BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol, AZ

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol area is the $2.44 price per square foot C3-PH4 Model at 44 Monroe in the in the Central City neighborhood starting from $6,813. The second greatest value Capitol apartment is the C2 Model at AVE Phoenix Terra starting at $3,880 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
44 MonroeC3-PH43BR,2BA$2.44
AVE Phoenix TerraC23BR,2BA$2.41
The Rey DowntownThe Bergman A11BR,1BA$2.43
ReNue Downtown ApartmentsThe Arena - 601BR,1BA$1.73
601 PaxA11BR,1BA$2.06
MAA Central AveS1 0x1 573 SFStudio ,1BA$2.43
The McKinleyUNIT 2Studio ,1BA$2.93
Ambassador West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
TerraceVue3rd Floor 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.63
16th Ave ApartmentsStudio/1 BathStudio ,1BA$2.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Capitol, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #77

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Capitol Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Capitol?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol is under $1,505.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol?

The cheapest apartment in Capitol is Ambassador West Apartments which is listed at $963, while the average apartment in Capitol costs $2,285.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol?

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 46 regular apartments in Capitol 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 Capitol?

Cheap apartments in Capitol have an average cost of $761 which is $1,524 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol.

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