Cheap Homes for Rent in Desert Ridge Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $1,000 (25 Rentals)

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property at 3405 W Danbury Dr

3405 W Danbury Dr

PhoenixAZ85053

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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 Studio unit found at Northerly priced from $1,050. Connect on Union has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,078. Here are the most affordable Desert Ridge apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NortherlyStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Connect on UnionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,078
Monte ViejoS1Studio,1BA$1,097
CeliaAspen1BR,1BA$1,099
Ninety DegreesE2Studio,1BA$1,289

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Desert Ridge, AZ

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Desert Ridge area is the $1.89 price per square foot Azure Model at Cobalt on 32nd Street in the in the North Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,296. The second greatest value Desert Ridge apartment is the B3 Model at IMT Desert Ridge starting at $1,920 with a $1.87 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$1.89
IMT Desert RidgeB32BR,2BA$1.87
Seventeen8052X2S2BR,2BA$1.42
The Reserve on Cave CreekOne B1BR,1BA$1.70
Shade at Desert RidgeA21BR,1BA$2.07
Cortland Desert RidgeAgave1BR,1BA$2.06
Sonterra Apartments at Paradise ValleyA1 (Jade)1BR,1BA$2.10
Connect on UnionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Ventura VistaA11BR,1BA$2.13
CeliaAspen1BR,1BA$2.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Ridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Desert Ridge?

There are currently 68 Apartments for Rent in Desert Ridge, AZ with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $4,420. There are also 141 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Desert Ridge ranging from $1,000 to $22,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Desert Ridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Desert Ridge ranges from $1,000 to $22,495 with an average monthly rent of $3,238.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Desert Ridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Desert Ridge range from $1,711 to $4,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,975 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,156.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I'm Andrew, your ApartmHomeLiving.com local expert for Phoenix. My earliest memories of Phoenix date back to the mid-2000s when 2 of my sisters moved there (one for work and the other for school).

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Written by: Sandy Baker

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