Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Encanto Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (82 Rentals)

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The Venue on Camelback Apartments
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$698 - $2,092
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$595 - $1,989
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$103

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$698 - $2,092
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Venue on Camelback Apartments

1930 E Camelback RdPhoenix, AZ 85016
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property at 1645 E Thomas Rd

$830 - $930

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1645 E Thomas Rd

PhoenixAZ85016
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Briella Phoenix
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$847 - $1,575
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$819 - $1,547
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$28

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$847 - $1,575
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Briella Phoenix

1502 E Osborn RdPhoenix, AZ 85014
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Melrose3130
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$890 - $1,200
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$690 - $1,000
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$200

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$890 - $1,200
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Melrose3130

3130 N 7th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Ellis Midtown
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$956 - $1,299
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$401 - $744
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$555

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$956 - $1,299
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Ellis Midtown

3117 N 7th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Camelback Cove Apartments
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$968 - $2,923
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$954 - $2,909
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$14

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$968 - $2,923
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Camelback Cove Apartments

4802 N 12th StPhoenix, AZ 85014
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property at 3848 N 3rd Ave

$999 - $1,795

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3848 N 3rd Ave

PhoenixAZ85013

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The Heritage Apartment Homes
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$1,147 - $2,205
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$991 - $2,049
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$156

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$1,147 - $2,205
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Heritage Apartment Homes

1100 E Osborn RdPhoenix, AZ 85014
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$1,202 - $1,597
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$1,195 - $1,590
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$7

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$1,202 - $1,597
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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77 W Coolidge StPhoenix, AZ 85013
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The Parker
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$1,250 - $1,575
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$1,190 - $1,515
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$60

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$1,250 - $1,575
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The Parker

325 W Pasadena AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Alloy Midtown
$1,262 - $4,370
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$1,112 - $4,220
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$150

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$1,262 - $4,370
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Alloy Midtown

3010 N 2nd StPhoenix, AZ 85012
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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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Turney Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Turney Apartments

2025 E Turney AvePhoenix, AZ 85016
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Brick Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brick Commons

3302 N 7TH StPhoenix, AZ 85014
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Moon River Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moon River Apartments

4415-4420 N 8th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Bonfire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bonfire Apartments

529-530 E Mariposa StPhoenix, AZ 85012
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Waterside
2 Bedroom Apartments

Waterside

4233 N Longview AvePhoenix, AZ 85014
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Osborn Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Osborn Pointe

3406 N 3rd StPhoenix, AZ 85012
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The Devonshire
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Devonshire

4214 N 10th StPhoenix, AZ 85014
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10th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10th Street

4140 N 10th StPhoenix, AZ 85014
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Melrose Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Apartments

4444 N 7th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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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 1 Bed unit found at Phoenix Scholar House priced from $526. The Venue on Camelback Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $667. Here are the most affordable Encanto apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Phoenix Scholar HousePhoenix Scholar House 1/1 588 SF1BR,1BA$526
The Venue on Camelback ApartmentsHoneyStudio,1BA$667
The Wexler Apartments0x1 A RenoStudio,1BA$799
The Loreto ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$848
Briella PhoenixA11BR,1BA$873
Pierson Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Melrose3130S1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$900
Urban Living with Local Flair at 502 West Highland Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 850131BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Camelback Cove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Encanto, AZ

As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Encanto area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3A Model at The Heritage Apartment Homes in the in the Encanto neighborhood starting from $1,810. The second greatest value Encanto apartment is the C1 Model at The Phoenix Apartments on 6th Avenue starting at $1,810 with a $1.51 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.
The Heritage Apartment Homes3A3BR,2BA$1.48
The Phoenix Apartments on 6th AvenueC13BR,2BA$1.51
The Parker2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.55
TamarackB12BR,1BA$1.19
60 at Melrose2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.57
Aura at Midtown1x1 780sf Reno1BR,1BA$1.57
Highland TerraceOne Bed/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Briella PhoenixA11BR,1BA$1.29
Pierson Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
The Venue on Camelback ApartmentsHoneyStudio ,1BA$1.60

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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 $970.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Encanto?

The cheapest apartment in Encanto is Phoenix Scholar House which is listed at $526, while the average apartment in Encanto costs $1,986.

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 155 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 $761 which is $1,225 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Encanto.

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