
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $1,045 (7 Rentals)


2234 E Polk St

1421 E Fillmore St
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401 N 13th Pl

739 E Pierce St
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Central City, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Central City Studio Apartments | $1,522 | $950 | $2,168 |
Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $800 | $3,600 |
Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,866 | $1,045 | $4,350 |
Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,965 | $1,385 | $5,050 |
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Getting Around the Central City Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central City is under $1,745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central City?
The cheapest apartment in Central City is Agave Court which is listed at $1,599, while the average apartment in Central City costs $3,035.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central City?
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 37 regular apartments in Central City 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?
Cheap apartments in Central City have an average cost of $308 which is $2,727 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central City.
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