18202 N Cave Creek Rd
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desert Ridge Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (46 Rentals)
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18017 N 40th Pl
PhoenixAZ85032
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$1,000 - $1,6571 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Celia
4722 E Bell RdPhoenix, AZ 85032
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$1,023 - $2,242
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Connect on Union
2311 E Union Hills DrPhoenix, AZ 85024
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$1,105 - $5,056Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Monte Viejo
2220 E Beardsley RdPhoenix, AZ 85024
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$1,000 - $1,625Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Northerly Apartments
17602 N Cave Creek RdPhoenix, AZ 85032
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$1,240 - $2,630Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ventura Vista
18660 N Cave Creek RdPhoenix, AZ 85024
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$1,320 - $2,170
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$1,320 - $2,170
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IMT Desert Ridge
21155 N 56th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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$1,325 - $2,5551 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 26
Sonterra Apartments at Paradise Valley
17440 N Tatum BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85032
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$1,370 - $2,4951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Shade at Desert Ridge
21150 N Tatum BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85050
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$1,385 - $2,1201 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Aria on Cave Creek Apartments
20050 N Cave Creek RdPhoenix, AZ 85024
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$1,400 - $1,4752 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Seventeen805
17805 N 40th StPhoenix, AZ 85032
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$1,420 - $2,390Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Harwood
2500 E Marco Polo RdPhoenix, AZ 85050
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$1,535 - $3,435Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Desert Club
6901 E Chauncey LnPhoenix, AZ 85054
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$1,544 - $3,9131 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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21021 N 56th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
18416 N Cave Creek Rd
PhoenixAZ85032
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$1,648 - $5,805
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Slate Scottsdale
18220 N 68th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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$1,712 - $2,1261 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ascent North Scottsdale
17950 N 68th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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$1,724 - $4,065
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Sunela
20600 N 55th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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$1,733 - $3,597
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Maxwell on 66th
6611 E Mayo BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85054
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$1,844 - $3,364
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Azur
20700 N 55th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
2725 E Mine Creek Rd
PhoenixAZ85024
2250 E Deer Valley Dr
PhoenixAZ85024
18239 N 40th St
PhoenixAZ85032
18250 N Cave Creek Rd
PhoenixAZ85032
17851 N 40th St
PhoenixAZ85032
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$1,929 - $3,084
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The Residences on High Street
5315 E High StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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$1,942 - $6,189
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Montreux
5550 E Deer Valley DrPhoenix, AZ 85054
3301 E Wescott Dr
PhoenixAZ85050
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The Reserve on Cave Creek
19635 N Cave Creek RdPhoenix, AZ 85024
19802 N 32nd St
PhoenixAZ85050
19602 N 32nd St
PhoenixAZ85050
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Azola Desert Ridge
20400 N 56th StPhoenix, AZ 85054
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Camden North End
6800 E Mayo BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85054
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Senita on Cave Creek
23555 N Desert Peak PkyPhoenix, AZ 85024
18239 N 40th St
PhoenixAZ85032
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4114 E Union Hills Dr
PhoenixAZ85050
18250 N Cave Creek Rd
PhoenixAZ85032
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Monarch Luxury Townhomes
2335 E Utopia RdPhoenix, AZ 85024
3316 E Helena Dr
PhoenixAZ85032
4322 E Villa Maria Dr
PhoenixAZ85032
19455 N 34th St
PhoenixAZ85050
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$1,330 - $2,215Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ninety Degrees
18440 N 68th StScottsdale, AZ 85054
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$1,9952 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 8
19777 N 76th St, Unit 3305
19777 N 76th StScottsdale, AZ 85255
19777 N 76th St
ScottsdaleAZ85255
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19777 N 76th St, Unit 2239
19777 N 76th St
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Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Desert Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Desert Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,496 | $1,105 | $2,023 |
| Desert Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $795 | $3,950 |
| Desert Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,184 | $999 | $6,000 |
| Desert Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,828 | $1,747 | $8,056 |
| Desert Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,487 | $2,233 | $9,496 |
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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. Northerly Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Desert Ridge apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Celia | Crown | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Northerly Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Connect on Union | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,023 |
| Monte Viejo | E1E-H | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| Ventura Vista | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| Ninety Degrees | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,330 |
| The Reserve on Cave Creek | One A with Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,356 |
| Aria on Cave Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,385 |
| Seventeen805 | 2X2S | 2BR,2BA | $1,400 |
| Harwood | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,420 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Ridge, AZ
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desert Ridge area is the $1.82 price per square foot B4 Model at IMT Desert Ridge in the in the North Scottsdale neighborhood starting from $2,070. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| IMT Desert Ridge | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Seventeen805 | 2X2S | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Connect on Union | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Ascent North Scottsdale | The Bell | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| The Reserve on Cave Creek | One B | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Shade at Desert Ridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Ventura Vista | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Cortland Desert Ridge | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Aria on Cave Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Celia | Aspen | 1BR,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 Northerly Apartments listed at $1,000.
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 $1,254 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 Ascent North Scottsdale and starts from $1,747.
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