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1410 S 24th Ave

PhoenixAZ85009

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PhoenixAZ85040

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Central City South, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central City South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City South area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at McCarty on Monroe priced from $717. Victory Place I-IV has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Central City South apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$717
Victory Place I-IVStudioStudio,1BA$720
Reflections On PortlandOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$749
AdaraD24BR,4BA$750
The ContinentalStudioStudio,1BA$875
16th Ave ApartmentsStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$895
X PhoenixCOLIVING Suites in 4 BR/4BAStudio,1BA$899
VB on 12thB1 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$917
Ambassador West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$963

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City South, AZ

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City South area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3 Bedroom/3.5 Bathrooms Model at 8th and Row Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Central City South apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Matthew Henson Apartments starting at $1,449 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8th and Row Townhomes3 Bedroom/3.5 Bathrooms3BR,3.5BA$1.64
Matthew Henson Apartments3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Roosevelt SquareOne Bedroom Den1BR,1.5BA$1.79
62 W Culver StOne bed1BR,1BA$1.00
ReNue Downtown ApartmentsB - The Ballpark2BR,2BA$1.51
601 PaxA41BR,1BA$1.77
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.04
713 W Pima St, Unit 2713 W Pima St1BR,1BA$1.83
Portland Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.95
Victory Place I-IVStudioStudio ,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central City South, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #19

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Phoenix. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Central City South Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $963.

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 $2,745.

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 903 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 $1,358 which is $1,387 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central City South.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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