Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desert Ridge Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $900 (27 Rentals)

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4722 E Bell Rd

PhoenixAZ85032

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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 $1,029. Connect on Union has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,109. Here are the most affordable Desert Ridge apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CeliaAspen1BR,1BA$1,029
Connect on UnionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,109
Monte ViejoA11BR,1BA$1,151
NortherlyOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,215
The Reserve on Cave CreekOne B1BR,1BA$1,318
Ninety DegreesA11BR,1BA$1,319
Seventeen8052X2S2BR,2BA$1,395
HarwoodS1Studio,1BA$1,396
Sonterra Apartments at Paradise ValleyA2 (Pearl)1BR,1BA$1,500
Ascent North ScottsdaleThe McCormick1BR,1BA$1,505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Ridge, AZ

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desert Ridge area is the $1.50 price per square foot C1 Model at Ventura Vista in the in the North Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,905. The second greatest value Desert Ridge apartment is the Azure Model at Cobalt on 32nd Street starting at $2,037 with a $1.67 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 VistaC13BR,2BA$1.50
Cobalt on 32nd StreetAzure2BR,2.5BA$1.67
Aria on Cave Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.52
IMT Desert RidgeB22BR,2BA$1.95
Seventeen8052X2S2BR,2BA$1.42
The Reserve on Cave CreekOne B1BR,1BA$1.60
Cortland Desert RidgeAgave1BR,1BA$2.02
Connect on UnionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
NortherlyOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.90
CeliaAspen1BR,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #58

Among neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 $1,153.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Ridge Apartment is $1,029 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 $1,365 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 Ventura Vista and starts from $1,905.

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