Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (227 Rentals)

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Crosstown Phoenix
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$702 - $1,614
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1601 W Camelback RdPhoenix, AZ 85015
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Collins off Colter*
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$713 - $2,031
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Collins off Colter*

5128 N 15th StPhoenix, AZ 85014
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$999 - $1,350
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77 W Coolidge StPhoenix, AZ 85013
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Midtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Phoenix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at 2025 West Apartment Homes priced from $630. Spectra Midtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Midtown Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2025 West Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$630
Spectra MidtownS1 CStudio,1BA$699
Crosstown Phoenixe10a - WestStudio,1BA$702
Collins off Colter*S1 - Phase lStudio,1BA$713
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
Park TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$749
Ava ParkA2 Income Qualified Homes1BR,1BA$750
Duo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$763
La Buena VidaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Bethany at MidtownOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Phoenix, AZ

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Phoenix area is the $1.31 price per square foot D1 - Phase ll Model at Collins Off Colter II in the in the Central Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,031. The second greatest value Midtown Phoenix apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Skylar Apartments starting at $1,675 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Encanto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Collins Off Colter IID1 - Phase ll3BR,2BA$1.31
Skylar ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
Camelback GardensTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Avante Pointe2 x 2 Renovated w/ Alcove2BR,2BA$1.34
Palisade Park Aparments2x2 Gold2BR,2BA$1.07
TropicanaA11BR,1BA$1.22
Casa De Flores1 X 11BR,1BA$1.43
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Bethany at MidtownOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Acacia Gardens1 x 1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Phoenix Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Phoenix?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Phoenix is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Phoenix?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Phoenix is Park Lee which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Midtown Phoenix costs $2,299.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Phoenix?

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 291 regular apartments in Midtown Phoenix 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 Midtown Phoenix?

Cheap apartments in Midtown Phoenix have an average cost of $731 which is $1,568 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Phoenix.

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