Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (27 Rentals)

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McCarty on Monroe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McCarty on Monroe

1130 E Monroe StPhoenix, AZ 85034
Senior Living
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1846 E Washington

1846 E WashingtonPhoenix, AZ 85034
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The Vue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Vue

402 N 10th StPhoenix, AZ 85006

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Lofts@10 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts@10 Apartments

2247 E Van Buren StPhoenix, AZ 85006
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Harmony at the Park
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Harmony at the Park

1950 E Polk StPhoenix, AZ 85006
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property at 328 N 11th Pl

328 N 11th Pl

PhoenixAZ85006

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 $912. Here are the most affordable Central City apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$717
VB on 12thB1 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$912
Streamliner 16thStudioStudio,1BA$999
Mason OliverStudio1Studio,1BA$1,073
Agave Court2x22BR,2BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, AZ

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $2.11 price per square foot B4 Model at Mason Oliver in the in the Central City neighborhood starting from $2,633. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 2x2 Model at Agave Court starting at $1,399 with a $1.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mason OliverB42BR,2BA$2.11
Agave Court2x22BR,2BA$1.50
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.04
1018 E Polk St, Unit 11018 E Polk St1BR,1BA$2.17
1918 E Adams St, Unit 41918 E Adams St1BR,1BA$1.45
1209 E Adams St, Unit 21209 E Adams St1BR,1BA$2.03
Streamliner 16thStudioStudio ,1BA$2.32
VB on 12thA4 - StudioStudio ,1BA$2.65

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

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 $954.

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 $1,399 at Agave Court.

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