Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central City South Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $799 (28 Rentals)

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property at 1201 E Moreland St

$1,000 - $2,300

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Studio To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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1201 E Moreland St

PhoenixAZ85006

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property at 1019 S 4th Ave

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1019 S 4th Ave

PhoenixAZ85003

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property at 101 N 7th St

$1,695

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101 N 7th St

PhoenixAZ85034

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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 Garfield Terrace priced from $507. Adara has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $656. Here are the most affordable Central City South apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garfield TerraceGarfield Terrace One Bedroom1BR,1BA$507
AdaraCo-living 4AStudio,1BA$656
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$720
Victory Place I-IVStudioStudio,1BA$720
829 N 4th AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$775
769 E. Pierce St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$799
TerraceVue2nd Floor 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$849
VB on 12thB1 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$877
AlturaS2 - AffordableStudio,1BA$946

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City South, AZ

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City South area is the $1.11 price per square foot 4 BED 2.5 BATH Model at Woodgate Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Central City South apartment is the One Bedroom Den Model at Roosevelt Square starting at $1,862 with a $1.64 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.
Woodgate Townhomes4 BED 2.5 BATH4BR,2.5BA$1.11
Roosevelt SquareOne Bedroom Den1BR,1.5BA$1.64
Linear Apartment Homes2X2 - MONROE2BR,2BA$1.75
Matthew Henson Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.35
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.04
Salt River Flats1 Bed Unit1BR,1BA$1.77
1146 W Apache St, Unit Apt 11146 W Apache St2BR,1BA$1.46
1146 W Apache St, Unit Apt 21146 W Apache St2BR,1BA$1.46
769 E. Pierce St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.60
Victory Place I-IVStudioStudio ,1BA$1.50

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Central City South, Phoenix, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central City South

What type of rentals are currently available in Central City South?

There are currently 415 Apartments for Rent in Central City South, AZ with pricing that ranges from $656 to $8,255. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City South ranging from $799 to $3,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central City South?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central City South ranges from $799 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,790.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central City South?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central City South range from $958 to $7,048, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $976.

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