Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (14 Rentals)

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1201 W Woodland AvePhoenix, AZ 85007

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. Ambassador West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $963. Here are the most affordable Capitol apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
16th Ave ApartmentsStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$895
Ambassador West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$963
TerraceVue1st Floor 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
ReNue Downtown ApartmentsThe MuseumStudio,1BA$1,150
The Rey DowntownThe Cooper E11BR,1BA$1,486

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol, AZ

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol area is the $1.83 price per square foot 433 S 7th Ave Model at 433 S 7th Ave, Unit 268 in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,580. The second greatest value Capitol apartment is the The Arena Model at ReNue Downtown Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $1.87 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.
433 S 7th Ave, Unit 268433 S 7th Ave1BR,1BA$1.83
ReNue Downtown ApartmentsThe Arena1BR,1BA$1.87
601 PaxA11BR,1BA$2.38
The Rey DowntownThe Astaire A51BR,1BA$2.35
AVE Phoenix TerraE2Studio ,1BA$3.26
137 N 11th Ave, Unit A137 N 11th Ave1BR,1BA$2.23
2141 W Madison St, Unit D2141 W Madison St1BR,1BA$3.00
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 #86

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 $1,690.

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 $1,939.

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 11 regular apartments in Capitol that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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