
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metrocenter Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (86 Rentals)
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Eclipse Apartments

Biltmore on the Lake

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Park Vista

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Madera at Metro

Windrose Villas Apartments

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Park Alta

Sera Bella

Villa Toscana

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Ascent on Peoria
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8902 N 19th Ave

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Raystone

Foothills Court Apartments

Villages at Metro Center

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Luna Villa

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Acclaim

9410 N 31st Ave
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Tesoro Apartments

3313 W Harmont Dr

3313 W Harmont Dr

Montelano

Northern Edge

1614 W Purdue Ave

1702 W Shangri La Rd

1702 W Shangri La Rd
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1608-1610 W Becker Ln

Palm Desert Apartments

2340 W Hayward Ave

1402 W Mercer Ln

1709 W Mountain View Rd

Desert Lakes Apartments

Silver Creek

Atrium Court

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Lumina on 19th Apartments

Morgan Park

Portola North Phoenix

The Cottages at Hayward

Villa Mira Monte

Northern Chateau Apartments

8902 N 19th Ave

Rise Lakeside
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Metrocenter, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Metrocenter?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metrocenter Studio Apartments | $869 | $642 | $1,409 |
| Metrocenter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,126 | $740 | $2,190 |
| Metrocenter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $899 | $2,505 |
| Metrocenter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $1,560 | $2,795 |
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There are currently 86 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Metrocenter Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Metrocenter Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Metrocenter area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Cielo Apartments priced from $642. Biltmore on the Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Metrocenter apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cielo Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $642 |
| Biltmore on the Lake | Studio (0x1)-no patio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Eclipse Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Morgan Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $729 |
| Park Vista | 1x1A | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| Madera at Metro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $739 |
| Windrose Villas Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
| Portola North Phoenix | Oak | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Park Alta | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
| Villa Toscana | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Metrocenter, AZ
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Metrocenter area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Palm View Manor in the in the North Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Metrocenter apartment is the 2X2A Model at Park Alta starting at $1,101 with a $1.26 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm View Manor | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Park Alta | 2X2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Foothills Court Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Windrose Villas Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Bridge Lane Apartment Homes | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Whispering Willows | 1x1 - 730sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Rowan | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Cielo Apartments | Standard 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Ascent on Peoria | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Villa Toscana | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMetrocenter, Phoenix, AZ
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Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Metrocenter?
The cheapest apartment in Metrocenter is Morgan Park which is listed at $729, while the average apartment in Metrocenter costs $6,359.
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 112 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 $304 which is $6,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Metrocenter.
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