
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Metrocenter Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (88 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Metrocenter area of Phoenix.


Phoenician Palms

Eclipse Apartments

Raystone

Park Vista

Park Alta

Villa Toscana

Windrose Villas Apartments

The Naya Apartments
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Foothills Court Apartments

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Cielo Apartments

Ascent on Peoria

1340 W Hatcher Rd

Tesoro Apartments

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Biltmore on the Lake

Acclaim

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Luna Villa

Palm Desert Apartments
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10044 N 18th Ave

2645 W Morten Ave

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1515 W Desert Cove Ave, Unit Desert Cove, Unit Desert Cove

3313 W Harmont Dr, Unit 3

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Sierra Pines

Villages at Metro Center

Montelano

7532 N 21st Ave

1614 W Purdue Ave

1702 W Shangri La Rd, Unit 3
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1702 W Shangri La Rd

Whispering Willows Apartments

Sanctuary on 22nd

Silver Creek

Desert Lakes Apartments

Northern Edge

2121 W Royal Palm Rd

3302 W Loma Ln

2609 W Morten Ave

3131 W Cochise Dr
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1597 W Mountain View Rd

Sahuaro West Apartments

Atrium Court

1560 W Sahuaro Dr

1320 W Sahuaro Dr

Station 19 Apartments

11002 N 15th Ave

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San Valiente

8130 N 33rd Dr

10641 N 15th Ave
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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 | $902 | $699 | $1,409 |
| Metrocenter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,162 | $547 | $1,855 |
| Metrocenter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $657 | $2,195 |
| Metrocenter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $948 | $2,695 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 88 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Park Vista | 1x1A | Studio,1BA | $716 |
| Park Alta | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $741 |
| Portola North Phoenix | Palm | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Villa Toscana | Studio | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Windrose Villas Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
| Lumina on 19th Apartments | S2R | Studio,1BA | $751 |
| Sera Bella | Studio All Utilities Included | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Foothills Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Ascent on Peoria | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Augustine | Townhomes | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
| Bridge Lane Apartment Homes | 2 x 2 L | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Windrose Villas Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Palm Desert Apartments | Skylark | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Sahuaro West Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Whispering Willows Apartments | 1x1 - 730sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Rowan | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 1515 W Desert Cove Ave, Unit Desert Cove | 1515 W Desert Cove Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Foothills Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Villa Toscana | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMetrocenter, Phoenix, AZ
Ranked #60
Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Metrocenter, Phoenix, AZ
Alta Vista Elementary School
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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 $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.
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