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

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property at 3623 N 5th Ave

$997 - $1,408

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Available Aug 20

3623 N 5th Ave

PhoenixAZ85013
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77 W Coolidge StPhoenix, AZ 85013
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property at 3302 N 7th St

$1,175

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$1,175

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3302 N 7th St, Unit #252

3302 N 7th St
PhoenixAZ85014

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property at 740 W Elm St

$1,350

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740 W Elm St, Unit 235

740 W Elm St
PhoenixAZ85013
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Haven at Midtown
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$1,368 - $2,493
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Haven at Midtown

222 W Clarendon AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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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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Palm Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Square

4811-4815 N 15th AvePhoenix, AZ 85015
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Midtown Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Flats

825 W Osborn RdPhoenix, AZ 85013
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Osborn Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Osborn Pointe

3406 N 3rd StPhoenix, AZ 85012
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9 Melrose
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Melrose

4127 N 9th 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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Roanoke Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roanoke Terrace

44 E Roanoke AvePhoenix, AZ 85004
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Melrose Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Flats

806 W Turney AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Urbana at 11th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Urbana at 11th

4119 N 11th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Aura at Midtown
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aura at Midtown

3613-3644 N 5th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013

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Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metropolitan

3124 N 7th 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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The Hawthorne
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Hawthorne

3848 N 3rd AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Mozaic at Steele Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mozaic at Steele Park

411 E Indian School RdPhoenix, AZ 85012
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Park on Central
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park on Central

4001 N Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85012
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7 Melrose
2 Bedroom Apartments

7 Melrose

774 W Coolidge StPhoenix, AZ 85013

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Duo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$763
The Wexler Apartments0x1 A RenoStudio,1BA$799
Palm SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Highland West Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Midtown FlatsA11BR,1BA$850
Park LeeTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$854
Melrose3130S1 ClassicStudio,1BA$899
Melrose FlatsOne Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$999
Icon on Central1x1 A1BR,1BA$999
Ellis Midtown1x11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HawthorneThe Adams2BR,2BA$1.66
U @ Melrose Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.54
Aura at Midtown2x1.5 897sf Partial2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Park LeeTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.01
60 at Melrose2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.65
326 West Earll Drive NEW326 West Earll Drive NEW - 32BR,1BA$1.62
Urbana at 11thTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Ellis Midtown1X1-BALC1BR,1BA$1.71
Palm SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Midtown FlatsA1R1BR,1BA$1.76

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Hawthorne, Phoenix, AZ

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Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,149.

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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