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property at 3533 W Warren Ln

$650

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$650

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3533 W Warren Ln

New RiverAZ85086

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property at 11619 W Parkway Ln

$849

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$849

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$849

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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11619 W Parkway Ln

AvondaleAZ85323

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property at 810 E Colter St

$850 - $1,150

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810 E Colter St

PhoenixAZ85014

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property at 5910 S Colonial Way

$900

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Phoenix, AZ

Pricing Updated: 04/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Phoenix, AZ area range in price from $526 to $35,000 with an overall median price of $4,371. The three Phoenix neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are McAfee Heights at $925, Sherwood at $899, and Colony by the Green at $779. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Phoenix Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
McAfee Heights$1,299$92539
Sherwood$1,300$89965
Colony by the Green$1,327$77922
Fairway North$1,327$93612
Community Fiesta$1,329$89953
Reed Park$1,343$89962
Cottage Grove$1,349$89956
Hawthorne$1,349$89965
North Center Street$1,350$93619
Fuller Ranch$1,352$89927

Cheapest Available Phoenix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Garfield Terrace in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $507. Phoenix Scholar House in the Encanto neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $526. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Phoenix apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garfield TerraceGarfield Terrace One Bedroom1BR,1BA$507
Phoenix Scholar HousePhoenix Scholar House 1/1 588 SF1BR,1BA$526
Residence at TollesonStudioStudio,1BA$599
Sunrise on 35thStudioStudio,1BA$604
Cielo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$615
Legacy Crossing I & II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$647
Sunrise VistaStudioStudio,1BA$650
2025 West Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$675
Park Vista1x1AStudio,1BA$683

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Phoenix, AZ

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Phoenix area is the $0.53 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Phoenix apartment is the D1 PHPV Model at Nine20 Tempe starting at $1,009 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.53
Nine20 TempeD1 PHPV4BR,4BA$0.69
Copper Stone on 32nd3B2B - B3BR,2BA$0.86
Paradise Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.99
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$0.97
Radius Apartments2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$1.07
Foothills Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Windrose Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Garfield TerraceGarfield Terrace One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78

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Expert's Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for College Renters

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Frequently Asked Questions about Phoenix

What type of rentals are currently available in Phoenix?

There are currently 5883 Apartments for Rent in Phoenix, AZ with pricing that ranges from $526 to $35,000. There are also 3892 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Phoenix ranging from $575 to $75,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Phoenix?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Phoenix ranges from $575 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,302.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Phoenix?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Phoenix range from $730 to $19,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $849 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $770.

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

Written by: Andrew Jollett

I'm Andrew, your ApartmHomeLiving.com local expert for Phoenix. My earliest memories of Phoenix date back to the mid-2000s when 2 of my sisters moved there (one for work and the other for school).

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Experts Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for College Renters

Written by: Andrew Jollett

I never attended school in Phoenix. While living there for some time, I often longed to join in on the fun and adventure I saw students from a number of colleges in the area.

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