Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Encanto Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (88 Rentals)

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property at 1645 E Thomas Rd

1645 E Thomas Rd

PhoenixAZ85016

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property at 4401 N 12th St

4401 N 12th St

PhoenixAZ85014

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property at 3302 N 7th St

3302 N 7th St

PhoenixAZ85014

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1100 E Osborn Rd

PhoenixAZ85014

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property at 3623 N 5th Ave

3623 N 5th Ave

PhoenixAZ85013
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Fountains in the Green
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fountains in the Green

3019 N 14th StPhoenix, AZ 85014
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Turney Apartments

2025 E Turney AvePhoenix, AZ 85016

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Encanto, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Encanto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Encanto area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at The Venue on Camelback Apartments priced from $591. Osborn Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Encanto apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Venue on Camelback ApartmentsHoneyStudio,1BA$591
Osborn Place1 Bed - 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$775
Camelback Cove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$867
The DevonshireThe StudioStudio,1BA$899
Briella PhoenixA11BR,1BA$909
Melrose3130S2 RenovatedStudio,1BA$950
Rise MidtownS1 PlatinumStudio,1BA$995
Pierson Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$999
North LongviewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Playton PlaceStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Encanto, AZ

As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Encanto area is the $1.47 price per square foot 69 E Columbus Ave Model at 69 E Columbus Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Encanto neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Encanto apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bathroom 1294 Sq Ft With Atta... Model at San Mateo Townhomes starting at $1,996 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Encanto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Encanto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
69 E Columbus Ave, Unit 169 E Columbus Ave3BR,2BA$1.47
San Mateo TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom 1294 Sq Ft With Atta...3BR,2BA$1.54
The Phoenix Apartments on 6th AvenueB12BR,2BA$1.40
TamarackB12BR,1BA$1.34
Skylar ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Partenza on HighlandTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.48
Highland TerraceOne Bed/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Pierson Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Briella PhoenixA21BR,1BA$1.34
Playton PlaceStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Encanto, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #36

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, 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 searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Encanto Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Encanto Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Encanto?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Encanto is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Encanto?

The cheapest apartment in Encanto is Osborn Place which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Encanto costs $2,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Encanto?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 137 regular apartments in Encanto that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Encanto?

Cheap apartments in Encanto have an average cost of $759 which is $1,436 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Encanto.

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