
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (43 Rentals)
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U Apartments @ Melrose

729 W Coolidge St

4719 N 15th Ave

Pierson Place Apartments

44 E Roanoke Ave

The Icon on Central
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Ellis Midtown

4119 N 11th Ave

411 E Indian School Rd

3302 N 7th St

Curve at Melrose

746 W Turney Ave, Apt 9, Unit 9

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3623 N 5th Ave

MAA Central Ave

1526 W Mulberry Dr
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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 | $1,413 | $889 | $2,403 |
| Hawthorne 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $715 | $3,600 |
| Hawthorne 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $854 | $3,909 |
| Hawthorne 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $1,725 | $3,220 |
| Hawthorne 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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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 Palm Square priced from $699. Park Lee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Park Lee | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| U Apartments @ Melrose | 2x1 B2 R | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Urban Living with Local Flair at 502 West Highland Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Melrose3130 | S2 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Pierson Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Wexler Apartments | 1X1 C Partial Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Icon on Central | 1x1 C | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Ellis Midtown | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Mozaic at Steele Park | The Windsor | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, AZ
As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne apartment is the B1 Model at The Phoenix Apartments on 6th Avenue starting at $1,375 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Encanto 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 E Columbus Ave, Unit 1 | 69 E Columbus Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| The Phoenix Apartments on 6th Avenue | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| U Apartments @ Melrose | 2x1 B1 R | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| The Hawthorne | The Roosevelt | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Urbana at 11th | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Pierson Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Aura at Midtown | 1x1 714sf Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Park Lee | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Icon on Central | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Palm Square | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.68 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $1,120.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hawthorne?
The cheapest apartment in Hawthorne is Park Lee which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Hawthorne costs $3,100.
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 87 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 $915 which is $2,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.
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