Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Valley Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (48 Rentals)

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San Cierra
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$1,419 - $4,864
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San Cierra

2400 N Arizona AveChandler, AZ 85225
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Alta 87
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$1,607 - $3,272
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Alta 87

1225 N Arizona AveGilbert, AZ 85233
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Alta Uptown
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$1,634 - $3,649
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Alta Uptown

123 E Corporate PlChandler, AZ 85225
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Alta Rise
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$1,689 - $2,905
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Alta Rise

80 N McQueen RdGilbert, AZ 85233
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Sonoma Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sonoma Village

2932 N Oregon StChandler, AZ 85225
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Chandler Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chandler Meadows

3175 N Price RdChandler, AZ 85224
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San Posada
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Posada

2318 S Country Club DrMesa, AZ 85210
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San Hacienda
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Hacienda

1600 N Arizona AveChandler, AZ 85225

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Mission Valley, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mission Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission Valley area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Sahara and Playa Palms priced from $1,007. Aventerra at Dobson Ranch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,133. Here are the most affordable Mission Valley apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sahara and Playa Palms1x1 WD1BR,1BA$1,007
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,133
Chandler RidgeA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,201
San PosadaONE BED/ONE BATH (241-1a)1BR,1BA$1,215
Hohokam VillasPapago1BR,1BA$1,354
La Costa at Dobson RanchC12BR,2BA$1,399
Alante at the Islands1A-R11BR,1BA$1,426
Homestead ChandlerTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,450
Kachina ApartmentsPila2BR,2BA$1,550
Waterford Place2 Bed 2 Bath LG2BR,2BA$1,574

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Valley, AZ

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission Valley area is the $1.21 price per square foot C-3 Model at San Cierra in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,782. The second greatest value Mission Valley apartment is the 3x2a WD - G Model at Sahara and Playa Palms starting at $1,750 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
San CierraC-33BR,2BA$1.21
Sahara and Playa Palms3x2a WD - G3BR,2BA$1.47
Waterford Place2 Bed 2 Bath LG2BR,2BA$1.41
Desert Jewel Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.66
La Costa at Dobson RanchC32BR,2BA$1.66
Homestead ChandlerTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.53
Alante at the Islands1A1BR,1BA$1.64
Hohokam VillasPapago1BR,1BA$1.59
San PosadaONE BED/ONE BATH (241-1a)1BR,1BA$1.56
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Valley Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mission Valley Apartment is $1,007 at Sahara and Playa Palms.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mission Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mission Valley is starting from $1,146 at Sahara and Playa Palms.

What is the most affordable Mission Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mission Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sahara and Playa Palms and starts from $1,750.

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