Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Desert Ridge Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $800 (38 Rentals)

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property at 4722 E Bell Rd

$1,173 - $1,482

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4722 E Bell Rd

PhoenixAZ85032

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property at 17805 N 40th St

$1,249

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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17805 N 40th St

PhoenixAZ85032

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2500 E Marco Polo Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2500 E Marco Polo Rd

2500 E Marco Polo RdPhoenix, AZ 85050
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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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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 $1,007. The Reserve on Cave Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,196. Here are the most affordable Desert Ridge apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CeliaNewport1BR,1BA$1,007
The Reserve on Cave CreekStudio with SunroomStudio,1BA$1,196
Monte ViejoA1E-H1BR,1BA$1,205
Northerly ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
Ventura VistaA11BR,1BA$1,240
Aria on Cave Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,330
Connect on UnionTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,380
IMT Desert RidgeA21BR,1BA$1,480
Sonterra Apartments at Paradise ValleyB1 (Emerald)2BR,1BA$1,489
Shade at Desert RidgeA41BR,1BA$1,510

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Ridge, AZ

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Desert Ridge area is the $1.81 price per square foot C1 Model at Senita on Cave Creek in the in the Deer Valley neighborhood starting from $2,453. The second greatest value Desert Ridge apartment is the Azure Model at Cobalt on 32nd Street starting at $2,042 with a $1.68 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.
Senita on Cave CreekC13BR,2BA$1.81
Cobalt on 32nd StreetAzure2BR,2.5BA$1.68
Sonterra Apartments at Paradise ValleyB2 (Topaz)2BR,2BA$1.55
Connect on UnionTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.55
MontreuxA1S1BR,1BA$2.00
IMT Desert RidgeA41BR,1BA$1.97
Aria on Cave Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
The Reserve on Cave CreekStudio with SunroomStudio ,1BA$1.80
Ventura VistaA11BR,1BA$1.89
Northerly ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.91

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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 The Reserve on Cave Creek listed at $1,196.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Desert Ridge Apartment is $1,073 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 $1,178 at Celia.

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 $1,897.

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