
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (55 Rentals)
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Duo Apartments

The Wexler Apartments

3623 N 5th Ave

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Icon on Central

4444 N 7th Ave, Unit B213

Ellis Midtown

4444 N 7th Ave, Unit B221

3302 N 7th St, Unit #252
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1530 W Mulberry Dr

Curve at Melrose

MAA Central Ave

Pavilions on Central Apartments

Elevation on Central

60 at Melrose

740 W Elm St, Unit 235

Blume on Central

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Haven at Midtown

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Osborn Pointe

The Hampton on Osborn

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15 Melrose

45 E Lexington

Encanto Park Apartments

Roanoke Terrace

Melrose Flats

Urbana at 11th

Mode at Turney Mode at Turney Mode at Turne

Aura at Midtown

Devine Legacy on Central

355 E Thomas Rd
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The Astor at Osborn

Metropolitan

801 Turney Apartments

The Hawthorne

Mozaic at Steele Park

338 W Highland Ave

Park on Central

326 West Earll Drive NEW

1533 W Hazelwood St

7 Melrose
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Hawthorne, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hawthorne?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Studio Apartments | $1,406 | $763 | $2,151 |
| Hawthorne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $715 | $3,606 |
| Hawthorne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $854 | $3,808 |
| Hawthorne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,621 | $2,215 | $4,027 |
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Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hawthorne area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Duo Apartments priced from $763. The Wexler Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duo Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $763 |
| The Wexler Apartments | 0x1 A Reno | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Palm Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Highland West Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Midtown Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Park Lee | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $854 |
| Melrose3130 | S1 Classic | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Melrose Flats | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Icon on Central | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Ellis Midtown | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, AZ
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $1.66 price per square foot The Adams Model at The Hawthorne in the in the Encanto neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at U @ Melrose Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hawthorne apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawthorne | The Adams | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| U @ Melrose Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Aura at Midtown | 2x1.5 897sf Partial | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Park Lee | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 60 at Melrose | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| 326 West Earll Drive NEW | 326 West Earll Drive NEW - 3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Urbana at 11th | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Ellis Midtown | 1X1-BALC | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Palm Square | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Midtown Flats | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hawthorne Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hawthorne is under $1,149.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?
The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is Palm Square which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $7,246.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hawthorne?
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 92 regular apartments in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne?
Cheap apartments in Hawthorne have an average cost of $1,138 which is $6,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.
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