Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desert Ridge Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $900 (50 Rentals)

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Connect on Union
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$1,209 - $2,084
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2311 E Union Hills DrPhoenix, AZ 85024
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property at 18416 Cave Creek Road

$1,250 - $2,000

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18416 Cave Creek Road

PhoenixAZ85032
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IMT Desert Ridge
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$1,320 - $2,245
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$1,320 - $2,245

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IMT Desert Ridge

21155 N 56th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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property at 18416 N Cave Creek Rd

$1,375

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$1,375

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18416 N Cave Creek Rd, Unit 3041

18416 N Cave Creek Rd
PhoenixAZ85032
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Ventura Vista
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$1,388 - $2,778
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$1,388 - $2,778

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Ventura Vista

18660 N Cave Creek RdPhoenix, AZ 85024
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Slate Scottsdale
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$1,732 - $5,672
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Slate Scottsdale

18220 N 68th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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Sunela
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$1,744 - $4,065
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Sunela

20600 N 55th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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Montreux
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$1,749 - $7,564
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$1,749 - $7,564

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Montreux

5550 E Deer Valley DrPhoenix, AZ 85054
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Maxwell on 66th
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$1,797 - $3,420
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Maxwell on 66th

6611 E Mayo BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85054
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Azur
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$1,844 - $3,364
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Azur

20700 N 55th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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property at 2725 E Mine Creek Rd

$1,995

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2725 E Mine Creek Rd, Unit 2248

2725 E Mine Creek Rd
PhoenixAZ85024

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Camden North End
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden North End

6800 E Mayo BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85054
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property at 19777 N 76th St

$1,995

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19777 N 76th St, Unit 2239

19777 N 76th St
ScottsdaleAZ85255

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Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Desert Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Desert Ridge area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Celia priced from $1,000. Monte Viejo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,031. Here are the most affordable Desert Ridge apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CeliaCrown1BR,1BA$1,000
Monte ViejoE1E-HStudio,1BA$1,031
Ninety DegreesE1Studio,1BA$1,190
Northerly ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,215
Connect on UnionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,241
Sonterra Apartments at Paradise ValleyA1 (Jade)1BR,1BA$1,361
Aria on Cave Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,385
Seventeen8052X2S2BR,2BA$1,400
Ventura VistaB12BR,2BA$1,503
Ascent North ScottsdaleThe Bell2BR,2BA$1,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Ridge, AZ

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desert Ridge area is the $1.40 price per square foot B1 Model at Ventura Vista in the in the North Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,503. The second greatest value Desert Ridge apartment is the 2X2S Model at Seventeen805 starting at $1,400 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the North Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Desert Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ventura VistaB12BR,2BA$1.40
Seventeen8052X2S2BR,2BA$1.43
The Reserve on Cave CreekOne B with Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Ascent North ScottsdaleThe Shea2BR,2BA$1.81
18041 N 40th Pl, Unit 318041 N 40th Pl2BR,1BA$1.71
Aria on Cave Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Accessible1BR,1BA$1.90
Sonterra Apartments at Paradise ValleyA1 (Jade)1BR,1BA$1.80
Connect on UnionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.77
Northerly ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.90
CeliaAspen1BR,1BA$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Desert Ridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Desert Ridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Desert Ridge is at Monte Viejo listed at $1,031.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Ridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Ridge Apartment is $1,000 at Celia.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Desert Ridge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Desert Ridge is starting from $1,292 at Monte Viejo.

What is the most affordable Desert Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Desert Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserve on Cave Creek and starts from $1,929.

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