Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hawthorne Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (41 Rentals)

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3623 N 5th Ave

PhoenixAZ85013

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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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Palm Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Square

4811-4815 N 15th AvePhoenix, AZ 85015

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9 Melrose
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Melrose

4127 N 9th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Melrose Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Apartments

4444 N 7th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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15 Melrose
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15 Melrose

4117 N 15th AvePhoenix, AZ 85015
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45 E Lexington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

45 E Lexington

45 E Lexington AvePhoenix, AZ 85012
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Duo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Duo Apartments

1116 W Indian School RdPhoenix, AZ 85013
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Roanoke Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roanoke Terrace

44 E Roanoke AvePhoenix, AZ 85004
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Aura at Midtown
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aura at Midtown

3613-3644 N 5th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Highland West
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland West

502-526 W Highland AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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801 Turney Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801 Turney Apartments

801 W Turney AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Melrose Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Flats

806 W Turney AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metropolitan

3124 N 7th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Urbana at 11th
2 Bedroom Apartments

Urbana at 11th

4119 N 11th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013

Hawthorne, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hawthorne Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hawthorne area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Lee priced from $715. Melrose3130 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Hawthorne apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
Melrose3130S1 ClassicStudio,1BA$899
Palm SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Ellis MidtownStudioStudio,1BA$981
Aura at Midtown1x1 714sf Partial1BR,1BA$999
Pierson Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Midtown FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,099
The Phoenix Apartments on 6th AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The Wexler Apartments1x1 D1BR,1BA$1,199
Large 2 bedroom units central Phoenix2x1 B1 C2BR,1BA$1,229

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawthorne, AZ

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hawthorne area is the $1.53 price per square foot 69 E Columbus Ave Model at 69 E Columbus Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Encanto neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Hawthorne apartment is the 2x1 B1 R Model at Large 2 bedroom units central Phoenix starting at $1,299 with a $1.43 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
69 E Columbus Ave, Unit 269 E Columbus Ave3BR,2BA$1.53
Large 2 bedroom units central Phoenix2x1 B1 R2BR,1BA$1.43
Aura at Midtown2x1.5 897sf Reno2BR,2BA$1.41
The LexConcord1BR,1BA$1.88
60 at Melrose2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.50
Urbana at 11thTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Curve at MelroseA31BR,1BA$1.88
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Pierson Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Palm SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76

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Hawthorne, Phoenix, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Phoenix, AZ. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,229.

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 $2,455.

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 38 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 $220 which is $2,235 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hawthorne.

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