Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (64 Rentals)

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property at 3623 N 5th Ave

$1,016 - $1,360

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 20

3623 N 5th Ave

PhoenixAZ85013

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property at 310 W Earll Dr

$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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310 W Earll Dr, Unit 106

310 W Earll Dr
PhoenixAZ85013
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Alloy Midtown
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$1,400 - $2,390
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$1,400 - $2,390

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Alloy Midtown

3010 N 2nd StPhoenix, AZ 85012
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Haven at Midtown
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$1,254 - $2,482
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Haven at Midtown

222 W Clarendon AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Callia
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$1,515 - $3,606
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Callia

100 W Indian School RdPhoenix, AZ 85012
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property at 17 W Vernon Ave

$1,550 - $2,600

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17 W Vernon Ave

PhoenixAZ85003
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Brick Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brick Commons

3302 N 7TH StPhoenix, AZ 85014
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The Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

150 E Virginia AvePhoenix, AZ 85004
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Midtown Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Flats

825 W Osborn RdPhoenix, AZ 85013
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Osborn Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Osborn Pointe

3406 N 3rd StPhoenix, AZ 85012
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The Devonshire
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Devonshire

4214 N 10th StPhoenix, AZ 85014
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10th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10th Street

4140 N 10th StPhoenix, AZ 85014
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9 Melrose
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Melrose

4127 N 9th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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45 E Lexington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

45 E Lexington

45 E Lexington AvePhoenix, AZ 85012
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15 Melrose
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15 Melrose

4117 N 15th AvePhoenix, AZ 85015
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Roanoke Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roanoke Terrace

44 E Roanoke AvePhoenix, AZ 85004
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Urbana at 11th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Urbana at 11th

4119 N 11th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Aura at Midtown
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aura at Midtown

3613-3644 N 5th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metropolitan

3124 N 7th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Mozaic at Steele Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mozaic at Steele Park

411 E Indian School RdPhoenix, AZ 85012
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208 E Virginia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

208 E Virginia Ave

208 E Virginia AvePhoenix, AZ 85004
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Midtown, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Duo Apartments priced from $763. Midtown Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Duo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$763
Midtown FlatsA11BR,1BA$850
Melrose3130S1 ClassicStudio,1BA$850
The Wexler Apartments0x1 B RenoStudio,1BA$1,000
Mozaic at Steele ParkThe Willow1BR,1BA$1,145
MAA Central AveS1 0x1 573 SFStudio,1BA$1,148
Urbana at 11thTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,150
Aura at Midtown2x1.5 897sf Partial2BR,1BA$1,174
Ellis Midtown1x11BR,1BA$1,199
The HawthorneThe Monroe1BR,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, AZ

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.80 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Tapestry on Central in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 2x2 1081sf Partial Model at Aura at Midtown starting at $1,417 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Encanto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tapestry on Central2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.80
Aura at Midtown2x2 1081sf Partial2BR,2BA$1.31
The Phoenix Apartments on 6th AvenueB12BR,2BA$1.54
U @ Melrose Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.54
The HawthorneThe Roosevelt1BR,1BA$1.73
326 West Earll Drive NEW326 West Earll Drive NEW - 32BR,1BA$1.62
Urbana at 11thTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Ellis Midtown1x11BR,1BA$1.71
Mozaic at Steele ParkThe Willow1BR,1BA$1.76
Midtown FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #77

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,260.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown is Midtown Flats which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $1,650.

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 49 regular apartments in Midtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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