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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $800 (42 Rentals)
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1411 W Clarendon Ave
PhoenixAZ85013
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$981 - $1,499Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ellis Midtown
3117 N 7th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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$1,055 - $1,675Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
The Phoenix Apartments on 6th Avenue
3633 N 6th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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355 E Thomas Rd
PhoenixAZ85012
3623 N 5th Ave
PhoenixAZ85013
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$1,175 - $2,0001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Wexler Apartments
3030 N 7th StPhoenix, AZ 85014
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411 E Indian School Rd
PhoenixAZ85012
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$1,239 - $2,469Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Blume on Central
3883 N Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85012
351 E Thomas Rd
PhoenixAZ85012
833 E Turney Ave
PhoenixAZ85014
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$1,254 - $1,723Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Curve at Melrose
4333 N 6th DrPhoenix, AZ 85013
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$1,285 - $4,3981 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Station on Central
4140 N Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85012
3993 N 3rd Ave
PhoenixAZ85013
3302 N 7th St
PhoenixAZ85014
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$1,315 - $2,2021 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 25
60 at Melrose
4350 N 5th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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$1,355 - $2,7081 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Haven at Midtown
222 W Clarendon AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Phoenix's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Studio Apartments | $1,327 | $899 | $2,251 |
| Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $949 | $3,495 |
| Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,259 | $1,150 | $3,678 |
| Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,995 | $1,675 | $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 $899. Ellis Midtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $981. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose3130 | S1 Classic | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Ellis Midtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $981 |
| The Wexler Apartments | 1x1 D | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Large 2 bedroom units central Phoenix | 2x1 B1 C | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Hawthorne | The Monroe | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Blume on Central | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,239 |
| Fringe City View | 1 Bed/1 Bath Unit 5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Aura at Midtown | 2x1.5 897sf Reno | 2BR,2BA | $1,275 |
| The Station on Central | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, AZ
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown 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 apartment is the 16 W Encanto Blvd Model at 16 W Encanto Blvd, Unit 10 starting at $2,695 with a $1.81 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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| 69 E Columbus Ave, Unit 1 | 69 E Columbus Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| 16 W Encanto Blvd, Unit 10 | 16 W Encanto Blvd | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.81 |
| The Hawthorne | The Adams | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Curve at Melrose | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Large 2 bedroom units central Phoenix | 2x1 B1 R | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Aura at Midtown | 2x1.5 897sf Reno | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| 3635 N 15th Ave, Unit C | 3635 N 15th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Station on Central | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| The Wexler Apartments | 1X1 A Casita Partial Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Ellis Midtown | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.96 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, 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 convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $1,285.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown is The Wexler Apartments which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $2,285.
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 28 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 $338 which is $1,947 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.
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A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ
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I'm Andrew, your ApartmHomeLiving.com local expert for Phoenix. My earliest memories of Phoenix date back to the mid-2000s when 2 of my sisters moved there (one for work and the other for school).
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.