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

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3302 N 7th St

PhoenixAZ85014

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property at 3623 N 5th Ave

3623 N 5th Ave

PhoenixAZ85013
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Palm Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Square

4811-4815 N 15th AvePhoenix, AZ 85015
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3302 N 7TH St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3302 N 7TH St

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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Osborn Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Osborn Pointe

3406 N 3rd StPhoenix, AZ 85012
Senior Living
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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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Duo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Duo Apartments

1116 W Indian School RdPhoenix, AZ 85013
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44 E Roanoke Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

44 E Roanoke Ave

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

Midtown Flats

825 W Osborn RdPhoenix, AZ 85013
Student Housing
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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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411 E Indian School Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

411 E Indian School Rd

411 E Indian School RdPhoenix, AZ 85012
Student Housing

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3848 N 3rd Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3848 N 3rd Ave

3848 N 3rd AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
Student Housing
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Aura at Midtown
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aura at Midtown

3613-3644 N 5th 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm SquareStudioStudio,1BA$699
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
U Apartments @ Melrose2x1 B2 R2BR,1BA$899
Urban Living with Local Flair at 502 West Highland Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 850131BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Melrose3130S2 RenovatedStudio,1BA$950
Pierson Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$999
The Wexler Apartments1X1 C Partial Reno1BR,1BA$1,075
The Icon on Central1x1 C1BR,1BA$1,095
Ellis Midtown1x11BR,1BA$1,099
Mozaic at Steele ParkThe Windsor1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
69 E Columbus Ave, Unit 169 E Columbus Ave3BR,2BA$1.47
The Phoenix Apartments on 6th AvenueB12BR,2BA$1.40
U Apartments @ Melrose2x1 B1 R2BR,1BA$1.04
The HawthorneThe Roosevelt1BR,1BA$1.65
Urbana at 11thTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Pierson Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Aura at Midtown1x1 714sf Reno1BR,1BA$1.71
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
The Icon on Central1x1 A1BR,1BA$1.75
Palm SquareStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hawthorne, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #68

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $1,120.

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.