
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Avenue Corridor Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (65 Rentals)
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The Wexler Apartments

849 W Mitchell Dr

4401 N 12th St

3832 N 8th Ave

711

111

708

Urbana on 12th
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Ellis Midtown

110

802 W Turney Ave

310

B213

411

B114

4444 N 7th Ave, Unit B213

MAA Central Ave

4444 N 7th Ave, Unit B221
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B205

3837 N 4th St

936 E Roma Ave

2521 North 11th St, Unit 2

Curve at Melrose

4601 N 12th Ave

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Haven at Midtown

602

357 E Thomas Rd
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1138 E Devonshire Ave

833 E Turney Ave

1111 E Turney Ave

Brick Commons

Moon River Apartments

Downing Studios on 12th St

The Palms

Midtown Flats

Osborn Pointe

The Devonshire
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10th Street

9 Melrose

The Hampton on Osborn

45 E Lexington

4248 N 12th St

Encanto Park Apartments

Roanoke Terrace

Urbana at 11th

Mode at Turney Mode at Turney Mode at Turne

Devine Legacy on Central
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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 | $1,270 | $763 | $2,924 |
| Central Avenue Corridor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $850 | $3,606 |
| Central Avenue Corridor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,250 | $3,311 |
| Central Avenue Corridor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,497 | $825 | $5,671 |
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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. Downing Studios on 12th St 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 |
| Downing Studios on 12th St | Downing Studios on 12th St - 2 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Melrose3130 | S1 Classic | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Midtown Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 4248 N 12th St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Urbana on 12th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Melrose Flats | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| MAA Central Ave | S1 0x1 573 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,143 |
| Urbana at 11th | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Mozaic at Steele Park | The Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Avenue Corridor, AZ
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Avenue Corridor area is the $1.70 price per square foot 1115 E Whitton Ave Model at 1115 E Whitton Ave, Unit House in the in the Encanto neighborhood starting from $2,545. The second greatest value Central Avenue Corridor apartment is the The Washington Model at The Hawthorne starting at $2,140 with a $1.79 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1115 E Whitton Ave, Unit House | 1115 E Whitton Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| The Hawthorne | The Washington | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| The Phoenix Apartments on 6th Avenue | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| U @ Melrose Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Aura at Midtown | 2x1.5 897sf Partial | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| 326 West Earll Drive NEW | 326 West Earll Drive NEW - 3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Urbana at 11th | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Ellis Midtown | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 4248 N 12th St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Midtown Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Avenue Corridor Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Avenue Corridor?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Avenue Corridor is under $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Avenue Corridor?
The cheapest apartment in Central Avenue Corridor is Midtown Flats which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Central Avenue Corridor costs $1,618.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Avenue Corridor?
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 47 regular apartments in Central Avenue Corridor 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 Central Avenue Corridor?
Cheap apartments in Central Avenue Corridor have an average cost of $991 which is $627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Avenue Corridor.
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