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

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property at 3623 N 5th Ave

3623 N 5th Ave

PhoenixAZ85013

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property at 3302 N 7th St

3302 N 7th St

PhoenixAZ85014
property at 3993 N 3rd Ave

3993 N 3rd Ave

PhoenixAZ85013

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9 Melrose
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Melrose

4127 N 9th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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10th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10th Street

4140 N 10th StPhoenix, AZ 85014
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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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Duo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Duo Apartments

1116 W Indian School RdPhoenix, AZ 85013
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Roanoke Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roanoke Terrace

44 E Roanoke AvePhoenix, AZ 85004
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The Devonshire
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Devonshire

4214 N 10th StPhoenix, AZ 85014
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Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Metropolitan

3124 N 7th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Aura at Midtown
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aura at Midtown

3613-3644 N 5th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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208 E Virginia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

208 E Virginia Ave

208 E Virginia AvePhoenix, AZ 85004
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Urbana at 11th
2 Bedroom Apartments

Urbana at 11th

4119 N 11th AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Fringe City View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fringe City View

67 E Roanoke AvePhoenix, AZ 85004
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MV on 3rd
Studio Apartments

MV on 3rd

302 E Monte VistaPhoenix, AZ 85004
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Fringe Midtown
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fringe Midtown

948 E Devonshire AvePhoenix, AZ 85014
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425 W Osborn Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

425 W Osborn Rd

425 W Osborn RdPhoenix, AZ 85013
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200 E Thomas Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

200 E Thomas Rd

200 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85012

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Melrose3130S1 ClassicStudio,1BA$987
Duo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Midtown FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,099
Aura at Midtown1x1 714sf Partial1BR,1BA$1,125
CalliaS4Studio,1BA$1,198
Ellis Midtown1x11BR,1BA$1,199
The Wexler Apartments1x1 D1BR,1BA$1,199
Large 2 bedroom units central Phoenix2x1 B1 C2BR,1BA$1,229
60 at Melrose2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,241
Haven at MidtownSteele 1x11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16 W Encanto Blvd, Unit 1016 W Encanto Blvd2BR,2.5BA$1.81
350 E Virginia Cir, Unit 350350 E Virginia Cir2BR,1BA$1.86
340 E Virginia Cir, Unit 340340 E Virginia Cir2BR,1BA$1.90
340 E Virginia Cir, Unit 340340 E Virginia Cir2BR,1BA$1.77
Large 2 bedroom units central Phoenix2x1 B1 R2BR,1BA$1.43
60 at Melrose2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Aura at Midtown1x1 714sf Partial1BR,1BA$1.58
Ellis Midtown1x11BR,1BA$1.71
The Station on CentralA11BR,1BA$1.92
Curve at MelroseStudioStudio ,1BA$1.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #106

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $1,299.

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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