Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (20 Rentals)

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1846 E Washington
Studio Apartments

1846 E Washington

1846 E WashingtonPhoenix, AZ 85034
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The Vue
Studio 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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McCarty on Monroe
1 Bedroom Apartments

McCarty on Monroe

1130 E Monroe StPhoenix, AZ 85034
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$717
VB on 12thB1 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,017
Mason OliverE1Studio,1BA$1,325
Agave Court1x11BR,1BA$1,367
1933 E Monroe StStudio1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.04
Agave Court1x11BR,1BA$2.03
Mason OliverE1Studio ,1BA$2.15
1459 E Taylor St, Unit 11459 E Taylor St2BR,1BA$2.50
1933 E Monroe StStudio1BR,1BA$2.90
1918 E Adams St, Unit 41918 E Adams St1BR,1BA$1.77
VB on 12thA1 - StudioStudio ,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

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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