Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $900 (44 Rentals)
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1411 W Clarendon Ave

3623 N 5th Ave

822 E Montecito Ave

Callia

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833 E Turney Ave

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3993 N 3rd Ave

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Midtown, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown Studio Apartments | $1,361 | $987 | $2,332 |
Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $995 | $4,222 |
Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $1,241 | $3,829 |
Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,925 | $2,110 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Melrose3130 priced from $987. Duo Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Melrose3130 | S1 Classic | Studio,1BA | $987 |
Duo Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Midtown Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Aura at Midtown | 1x1 714sf Partial | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Callia | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,198 |
Ellis Midtown | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
The Wexler Apartments | 1x1 D | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Large 2 bedroom units central Phoenix | 2x1 B1 C | 2BR,1BA | $1,229 |
60 at Melrose | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,241 |
Haven at Midtown | Steele 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, AZ
As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.81 price per square foot 16 W Encanto Blvd Model at 16 W Encanto Blvd, Unit 10 in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 350 E Virginia Cir Model at 350 E Virginia Cir, Unit 350 starting at $1,950 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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16 W Encanto Blvd, Unit 10 | 16 W Encanto Blvd | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.81 |
350 E Virginia Cir, Unit 350 | 350 E Virginia Cir | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
340 E Virginia Cir, Unit 340 | 340 E Virginia Cir | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
340 E Virginia Cir, Unit 340 | 340 E Virginia Cir | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Large 2 bedroom units central Phoenix | 2x1 B1 R | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
60 at Melrose | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Aura at Midtown | 1x1 714sf Partial | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Ellis Midtown | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
The Station on Central | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Curve at Melrose | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown is Midtown Flats which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $2,405.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown?
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 15 regular apartments in Midtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Midtown have an average cost of $341 which is $2,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.
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