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

The Wexler Apartments

849 W Mitchell Dr

302 E Monte Vista Rd

Ellis Midtown

3623 N 5th Ave

MAA Central Ave

1530 W Mulberry Dr
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Curve at Melrose

357 E Thomas Rd

833 E Turney Ave

310 W Earll Dr, Unit 106

MAA Midtown Phoenix

The Station on Central

60 at Melrose

Blume on Central

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Alloy Midtown

The Logan at Osborn
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Haven at Midtown

938 E Amelia Ave, Unit 2

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Callia

Furnished Studio-Phoenix - Midtown

Seven Oaks

Aspire Park Central

1011 E Amelia Ave

1107 W Osborn Rd

The Lofts on 7th
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17 W Vernon Ave, Unit 307

17 W Vernon Ave

3131 N Central Ave

Brick Commons

The Palms

Midtown Flats

Osborn Pointe

The Devonshire

10th Street

9 Melrose
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The Hampton on Osborn

45 E Lexington

15 Melrose

Roanoke Terrace

Urbana at 11th

Aura at Midtown

The Astor at Osborn

Metropolitan

Mozaic at Steele Park

208 E Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Studio Apartments | $1,293 | $763 | $3,054 |
| Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $1,016 | $3,606 |
| Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $1,160 | $3,808 |
| Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,837 | $825 | $3,535 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duo Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $763 |
| Midtown Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Melrose3130 | S1 Classic | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| The Wexler Apartments | 0x1 B Reno | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Mozaic at Steele Park | The Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| MAA Central Ave | S1 0x1 573 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,148 |
| Urbana at 11th | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Aura at Midtown | 2x1.5 897sf Partial | 2BR,1BA | $1,174 |
| Ellis Midtown | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Hawthorne | The Monroe | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapestry on Central | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Aura at Midtown | 2x2 1081sf Partial | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| The Phoenix Apartments on 6th Avenue | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| U @ Melrose Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| The Hawthorne | The Roosevelt | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 326 West Earll Drive NEW | 326 West Earll Drive NEW - 3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Urbana at 11th | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Ellis Midtown | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Mozaic at Steele Park | The Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Midtown Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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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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