Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (162 Rentals)

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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 Crosstown Phoenix priced from $696. 2025 West Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $696. Here are the most affordable Midtown Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crosstown Phoenixe10a - WestStudio,1BA$696
2025 West Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$696
La Buena Vida1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
Collins off Colter*S1R2Studio,1BA$714
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
SeventhStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$717
Spectra MidtownS2CStudio,1BA$739
Omnia on Thomas0x1 350sf ClassicStudio,1BA$774
Ava ParkA21BR,1BA$789
The Studio on 12th StreetstudiosStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Phoenix, AZ

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Phoenix area is the $1.47 price per square foot 69 E Columbus Ave Model at 69 E Columbus Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Encanto neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Midtown Phoenix apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Camelback Gardens starting at $1,399 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Downtown Phoenix 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.
69 E Columbus Ave, Unit 169 E Columbus Ave3BR,2BA$1.47
Camelback GardensTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Aura at Midtown2x2 1081sf Reno2BR,2BA$1.39
Large 2 bedroom units central Phoenix2x1 B1 R2BR,1BA$1.43
3635 N 15th Ave, Unit C3635 N 15th Ave2BR,1BA$1.37
TropicanaA11BR,1BA$1.40
Ellis Midtown1x11BR,1BA$1.46
La Buena Vida1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Park LeeOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Starlight Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arizona, including Phoenix. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Midtown Phoenix Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 La Buena Vida which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Midtown Phoenix costs $2,930.

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 78 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 $197 which is $2,733 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Phoenix.

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