Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (20 Rentals)
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1845 E Monroe St
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1529 E McKinley St

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1153 E Taylor St

1502 E Adams St

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1324 E Taylor St

1122 E Fillmore St

329 North 11th 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 | $1,282 | $971 | $1,547 |
Central City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $650 | $3,600 |
Central City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,801 | $850 | $2,225 |
Central City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $1,745 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central City Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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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. VB on 12th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,017. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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McCarty on Monroe | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $717 |
VB on 12th | B1 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,017 |
Mason Oliver | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Agave Court | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,367 |
1933 E Monroe St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, AZ
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.04 price per square foot 1 Bedroom (A) Model at McCarty on Monroe in the in the Central City neighborhood starting from $717. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 1x1 Model at Agave Court starting at $1,367 with a $2.03 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. |
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McCarty on Monroe | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Agave Court | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Mason Oliver | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
1459 E Taylor St, Unit 1 | 1459 E Taylor St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
1933 E Monroe St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
1918 E Adams St, Unit 4 | 1918 E Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
VB on 12th | A1 - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
Getting Around the Central City Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ
Walk Score®
52 / 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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central City is at VB on 12th listed at $1,028.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $717 at McCarty on Monroe.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $1,630 at Agave Court.
What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mason Oliver and starts from $2,335.
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