Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desert Ridge Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (30 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Monte Viejo priced from $1,055. Celia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here are the most affordable Desert Ridge apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monte ViejoE1A-DStudio,1BA$1,055
CeliaNewport1BR,1BA$1,105
Ventura VistaA11BR,1BA$1,195
Sonterra Apartments at Paradise ValleyA2 (Pearl)1BR,1BA$1,205
Connect on UnionTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,320
Seventeen8052X2S2BR,2BA$1,345
Ninety DegreesE3Studio,1BA$1,355
Aria on Cave Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,385
HarwoodS1Studio,1BA$1,401
Cortland Desert RidgeAgave1BR,1BA$1,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Ridge, AZ

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desert Ridge area is the $1.68 price per square foot Azure Model at Cobalt on 32nd Street in the in the North Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,046. The second greatest value Desert Ridge apartment is the B3 Model at Shade at Desert Ridge starting at $1,935 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the North Scottsdale 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.
Cobalt on 32nd StreetAzure2BR,2.5BA$1.68
Shade at Desert RidgeB32BR,2BA$1.69
Seventeen8052X2S2BR,2BA$1.37
Connect on UnionTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
Northerly ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.74
The Reserve on Cave CreekOne B1BR,1BA$1.76
Cortland Desert RidgeAgave1BR,1BA$1.86
Sonterra Apartments at Paradise ValleyA1 (Jade)1BR,1BA$1.84
CeliaNewport1BR,1BA$1.56
Ventura VistaA11BR,1BA$1.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #78

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States, including Phoenix. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Desert Ridge Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 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 $1,055.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Ridge Apartment is $1,105 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 $1,320 at Connect on Union.

What is the most affordable Desert Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Desert Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Monte Viejo and starts from $1,787.

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