1845 E Monroe St
PhoenixAZ85034
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (22 Rentals)
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$807 - $1,539Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Streamliner 16th
1616 E Polk StPhoenix, AZ 85006
322 N 13th St
PhoenixAZ85006
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$892 - $1,513Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
VB on 12th
220 N 12th StPhoenix, AZ 85034
2142 E Taylor St
PhoenixAZ85006
2234 E Polk St
PhoenixAZ85006
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713 N 9th St
PhoenixAZ85006
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$1,124 - $2,518Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Mason Oliver
11 S 12th StPhoenix, AZ 85034
502 North 11th St
PhoenixAZ85006
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$1,199 - $1,5991 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Agave Court
125 N 18th StPhoenix, AZ 85034
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739 E Pierce St
PhoenixAZ85006
1122 E Fillmore St
PhoenixAZ85006
329 North 11th St
PhoenixAZ85006
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349 North 11th St
PhoenixAZ85006
328 N 11th Pl
PhoenixAZ85006
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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 | $1,478 | $807 | $1,895 |
| Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $675 | $3,600 |
| Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $995 | $2,795 |
| Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $1,599 | $2,518 |
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Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central City area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at McCarty on Monroe priced from $717. Streamliner 16th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $807. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCarty on Monroe | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $717 |
| Streamliner 16th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $807 |
| VB on 12th | B1 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $892 |
| Mason Oliver | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,238 |
| Konrad | 1x1 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,238 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, AZ
As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Agave Court in the in the Central City neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the A7 Model at Mason Oliver starting at $1,687 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Central City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agave Court | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Mason Oliver | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| McCarty on Monroe | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Konrad | 1x1 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Ragsdale | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $2.80 |
| 1209 E Adams St, Unit 2 | 1209 E Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Streamliner 16th | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.87 |
| VB on 12th | A4 - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
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 $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central City?
The cheapest apartment in Central City is McCarty on Monroe which is listed at $717, while the average apartment in Central City costs $2,505.
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 40 regular apartments in Central City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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