Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Estrella Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Estrella, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Estrella Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Estrella area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Residence at McDowell priced from $699. Stonybrook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable Estrella apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residence at McDowellStudioStudio,1BA$699
Stonybrook ApartmentsA2 Premier1BR,1BA$805
Morada SkyBreeze Renovated2BR,2BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Estrella, AZ

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Estrella area is the $1.31 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 Bath Model at Arezzo in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,820. The second greatest value Estrella apartment is the C1R Model at Sol District starting at $1,958 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Estrella apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arezzo3 bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.31
Sol DistrictC1R3BR,2BA$1.65
Villa de Cortez2B2BR,2BA$1.32
Aviara FlatsTwo Bedroom A (Wheelchair Accessible)2BR,2BA$1.43
Aspire Desert WestTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.45
Ventana PalmsA1-7401BR,1BA$1.62
Morada WestLaverna1BR,1BA$1.74
Morada SkyBreeze2BR,2BA$1.29
Portola West McDowellCactus2BR,1BA$1.60
SunPointe ApartmentsA1B1BR,1BA$1.73

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Estrella, Phoenix, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arizona and customized analysis for Phoenix, Arizona. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Estrella Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Estrella?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Estrella is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Estrella?

The cheapest apartment in Estrella is Stonybrook Apartments which is listed at $805, while the average apartment in Estrella costs $1,698.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Estrella?

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 44 regular apartments in Estrella 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 Estrella?

Cheap apartments in Estrella have an average cost of $572 which is $1,126 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Estrella.

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