Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desert Ridge Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $800 (42 Rentals)

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Connect on Union
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$1,047 - $2,104
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Connect on Union

2311 E Union Hills DrPhoenix, AZ 85024
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property at 18416 Cave Creek Road

$1,150 - $2,200

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$1,150 - $2,200

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18416 Cave Creek Road

PhoenixAZ85032

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IMT Desert Ridge
$1,320 - $2,400
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$1,320 - $2,400

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IMT Desert Ridge

21155 N 56th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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Slate Scottsdale
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$1,689 - $6,523
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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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Maxwell on 66th
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$1,797 - $3,407
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Maxwell on 66th

6611 E Mayo BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85054
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Azur
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$1,844 - $3,379
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Azur

20700 N 55th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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property at 6900 E Princess Dr

$2,000

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6900 E Princess Dr, Unit 2212, Unit 2212

6900 E Princess Dr
PhoenixAZ85054

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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 18239 N 40th St

$1,698

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18239 N 40th St

PhoenixAZ85032
property at 20660 N 40th St

$1,849 - $3,500

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20660 N 40th St

PhoenixAZ85050

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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. Connect on Union has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,101. Here are the most affordable Desert Ridge apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CeliaNewport1BR,1BA$1,000
Connect on UnionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,101
Northerly ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,140
Monte ViejoE1A-DStudio,1BA$1,186
The Reserve on Cave CreekOne B1BR,1BA$1,428
Shade at Desert RidgeA111BR,1BA$1,430
Ninety DegreesE1Studio,1BA$1,450
Desert ClubA1R1BR,1BA$1,475
IMT Desert RidgeA41BR,1BA$1,500
56 NorthOpen 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,509

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Ridge, AZ

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desert Ridge area is the $1.69 price per square foot Azure Model at Cobalt on 32nd Street in the in the North Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,058. The second greatest value Desert Ridge apartment is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model at Azola Desert Ridge starting at $1,900 with a $2.01 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.
Cobalt on 32nd StreetAzure2BR,2.5BA$1.69
Azola Desert Ridge1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01
Sonterra Apartments at Paradise ValleyA2 (Pearl)1BR,1BA$1.75
Ventura VistaL1Studio ,1BA$1.37
IMT Desert RidgeA41BR,1BA$1.77
The Reserve on Cave CreekOne B1BR,1BA$1.73
Senita on Cave CreekA21BR,1BA$2.01
Connect on UnionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Northerly ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
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 $1,186.

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 $1,400 at Northerly Apartments.

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 $1,571.

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