Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metrocenter Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (88 Rentals)

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Cielo Apartments
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$804 - $1,922
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Cielo Apartments

8222 N 19th AvePhoenix, AZ 85021
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Luna Villa
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$894 - $1,881
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Luna Villa

3333 W Dunlap AvePhoenix, AZ 85051
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Sierra Pines
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$939 - $1,973
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Sierra Pines

9410 N 31st AvePhoenix, AZ 85051
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San Valiente
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$1,345 - $3,342
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San Valiente

2220 W Mission LnPhoenix, AZ 85021
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8130 N 33rd Dr

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Metrocenter, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Metrocenter Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metrocenter area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Eclipse Apartments priced from $699. Park Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $716. Here are the most affordable Metrocenter apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eclipse ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Park Vista1x1AStudio,1BA$716
Park Alta1x1A1BR,1BA$741
Portola North PhoenixPalm1BR,1BA$749
Villa ToscanaStudioStudio,1BA$749
Windrose Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$749
Lumina on 19th ApartmentsS2RStudio,1BA$751
Sera BellaStudio All Utilities IncludedStudio,1BA$795
Foothills Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Ascent on Peoria1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$807

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metrocenter, AZ

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metrocenter area is the $1.39 price per square foot Townhomes Model at San Augustine in the in the North Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Metrocenter apartment is the 2 x 2 L Model at Bridge Lane Apartment Homes starting at $1,349 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the North Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Metrocenter apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
San AugustineTownhomes3BR,2.5BA$1.39
Bridge Lane Apartment Homes2 x 2 L2BR,2BA$1.40
Windrose Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Palm Desert ApartmentsSkylark2BR,1BA$1.47
Sahuaro West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath A2BR,1BA$1.33
Whispering Willows Apartments1x1 - 730sqft1BR,1BA$1.37
RowanA11BR,1BA$1.39
1515 W Desert Cove Ave, Unit Desert Cove1515 W Desert Cove Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
Foothills Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Villa ToscanaStudioStudio ,1BA$1.46

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

A Local Experts Guide to The 10 Best Neighborhoods Near Universities and Colleges in the Phoenix metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Phoenix apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Metrocenter, Phoenix, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Arizona, including Phoenix. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Metrocenter Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Metrocenter?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Metrocenter is under $807.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Metrocenter?

The cheapest apartment in Metrocenter is Park Alta which is listed at $741, while the average apartment in Metrocenter costs $12,639.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Metrocenter?

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 98 regular apartments in Metrocenter 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 Metrocenter?

Cheap apartments in Metrocenter have an average cost of $259 which is $12,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Metrocenter.

Expert Rental Resources

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