
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Avenue Corridor Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (74 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Avenue Corridor area of Phoenix.


The Wexler Apartments

840 E Turney Ave

4401 N 12th St

Urbana on 12th

355 E Thomas Rd, Unit B111

3903 N 12th St

4444 N 7th Ave, Unit B213

Ellis Midtown
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4444 N 7th Ave, Unit B221

3623 N 5th Ave

MAA Central Ave

4224 N 12th St

Curve at Melrose

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746 W Turney Ave, Apt 2, Unit 2

357 E Thomas Rd

833 E Turney Ave

2521 N 11th St, Unit 2

4401 N 12th St, Unit Downtown Phoenix Condo
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Pavilions on Central Apartments

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Callia

The Station on Central

60 at Melrose

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The Heritage Apartment Homes

Blume on Central

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Haven at Midtown

Alloy Midtown

The Logan at Osborn

840 E Turney Ave
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840 E Turney Ave

MAA Midtown Phoenix

1138 E Devonshire Ave

4444 N 7th Ave, Unit B226

Brick Commons

The Studio on 12th Street

Moon River Apartments

The Palms

Midtown Flats

Osborn Pointe
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The Devonshire

10th Street

9 Melrose

The Hampton on Osborn

45 E Lexington

Aura at Midtown

Encanto Park Apartments

Roanoke Terrace

Urbana at 11th

Melrose Flats
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Central Avenue Corridor, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Avenue Corridor?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue Corridor Studio Apartments | $1,291 | $763 | $2,151 |
| Central Avenue Corridor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $900 | $3,606 |
| Central Avenue Corridor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $1,125 | $4,432 |
| Central Avenue Corridor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,553 | $1,914 | $4,102 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Avenue Corridor Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Central Avenue Corridor Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Avenue Corridor area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Duo Apartments priced from $763. The Wexler Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Central Avenue Corridor apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duo Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $763 |
| The Wexler Apartments | 0x1 A Reno | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Midtown Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Melrose3130 | S1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $919 |
| Urbana on 12th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
| Ellis Midtown | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Urbana at 11th | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Aura at Midtown | 2x1.5 897sf Partial | 2BR,1BA | $1,166 |
| Mozaic at Steele Park | The Fairview | 1BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| The Hawthorne | The Monroe | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Avenue Corridor, AZ
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Avenue Corridor area is the $1.88 price per square foot C1 Model at The Phoenix Apartments on 6th Avenue in the in the Encanto neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Central Avenue Corridor apartment is the The Adams Model at The Hawthorne starting at $1,715 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Encanto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Avenue Corridor apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Apartments on 6th Avenue | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| The Hawthorne | The Adams | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| U @ Melrose Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Aura at Midtown | 2x1.5 897sf Reno | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| 60 at Melrose | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| The Heritage Apartment Homes | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Urbana at 11th | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Ellis Midtown | 1X1-BALC | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Curve at Melrose | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Mozaic at Steele Park | The Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Avenue Corridor, Phoenix, AZ
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Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Avenue Corridor Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Avenue Corridor?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Avenue Corridor is at Duo Apartments listed at $763.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Avenue Corridor Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Avenue Corridor Apartment is $850 at Midtown Flats.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Avenue Corridor Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Avenue Corridor is starting from $1,150 at Urbana at 11th.
What is the most affordable Central Avenue Corridor Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central Avenue Corridor Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mozaic at Steele Park and starts from $1,815.
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