Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central City Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $799 (10 Rentals)

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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 $720. 769 E. Pierce St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. 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$720
769 E. Pierce St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$799
VB on 12thB1 - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$877

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, AZ

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Agave Court in the in the Central City neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the A2 Model at Mason Oliver starting at $1,417 with a $1.89 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.
Agave Court3x23BR,2BA$1.41
Mason OliverA21BR,1BA$1.89
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.04
1502 S 14th St, Unit 21502 S 14th St2BR,1BA$2.96
Konrad1x1 A21BR,1BA$2.05
RagsdaleStudio CStudio ,1BA$2.59
769 E. Pierce St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.60
Streamliner 16thStudioStudio ,1BA$2.32
VB on 12thA2 - StudioStudio ,1BA$2.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Central City

What type of rentals are currently available in Central City?

There are currently 96 Apartments for Rent in Central City, AZ with pricing that ranges from $795 to $3,955. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central City ranging from $799 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central City ranges from $799 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,475.

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