
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central City South Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $771 (70 Rentals)


1214 W Roosevelt St

322 N 17th Dr

328 N 11th Pl

1209 E Adams St, Unit 2

Victory Place I-IV

Garfield Terrace

Ambassador West Apartments

1606 W Taylor St

209 N 16th Ave
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Carol Mary

425 N 20th Ave, Unit 425

62 W Culver St

VB on 12th

1022 S Montezuma Ave

2205 W Adams St

841 N 6th Ave

502 North 11th St

622 N 9th Ave
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Mason Oliver

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Konrad

The Continental

312 W Lynwood St, Unit 2

1457 E Taylor St

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1626 W Taylor St

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44 Monroe

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Derby

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Portrait at Hance Park

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The Met at 3rd and Fillmore

1130 N 2nd St

Union at Roosevelt I and II

Joy on 4th

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Circa Central Avenue

Roosevelt Square

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Skye on 6th

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Lydian

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Sora

1117 N 5th St

Marquee
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Central City South, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central City South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central City South Studio Apartments | $1,601 | $720 | $4,063 |
Central City South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $771 | $6,487 |
| Central City South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,876 | $895 | $8,503 |
| Central City South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,223 | $1,069 | $10,000+ |
| Central City South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $942 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral City South, Phoenix, AZ
Ranked #19
Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central City South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central City South is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central City South?
The cheapest apartment in Central City South is McCarty on Monroe which is listed at $717, while the average apartment in Central City South costs $2,649.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central City South?
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 1,171 regular apartments in Central City South 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 City South?
Cheap apartments in Central City South have an average cost of $1,539 which is $1,110 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central City South.
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