Cheap Homes for Rent in Desert Ridge Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $1,200 (13 Rentals)

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property at 18416 Cave Creek Road

$1,250 - $2,200

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18416 Cave Creek Road

PhoenixAZ85032
property at 18239 N 40th St

$1,698

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2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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18239 N 40th St

PhoenixAZ85032

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property at 19777 N 76th St

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19777 N 76th St, Unit 2239

19777 N 76th St
ScottsdaleAZ85255

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CeliaCrown1BR,1BA$1,000
Northerly ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Connect on UnionOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,023
Monte ViejoE1E-HStudio,1BA$1,190
Ventura VistaA21BR,1BA$1,290

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
IMT Desert RidgeB42BR,2BA$1.82
Seventeen8052X2S2BR,2BA$1.43
Connect on UnionTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.60
Ascent North ScottsdaleThe Bell2BR,2BA$2.04
The Reserve on Cave CreekOne B1BR,1BA$1.66
Shade at Desert RidgeA11BR,1BA$2.04
Ventura VistaA21BR,1BA$1.67
Cortland Desert RidgeAgave1BR,1BA$1.99
Aria on Cave Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.90
CeliaAspen1BR,1BA$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Ridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Desert Ridge?

There are currently 71 Apartments for Rent in Desert Ridge, AZ with pricing that ranges from $795 to $14,004. There are also 132 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Desert Ridge ranging from $1,200 to $19,995.

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 $1,200 to $19,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,136.

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 $1,747 to $8,084, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,415 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,233.

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