Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montezuma Heights Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (147 Rentals)

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property at 2301 N 28th St

2301 N 28th St

PhoenixAZ85008

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property at 1645 E Thomas Rd

1645 E Thomas Rd

PhoenixAZ85016

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property at 2540 N 17th Way

2540 N 17th Way

PhoenixAZ85006

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Montezuma Heights, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montezuma Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montezuma Heights area of Phoenix, AZ is a 3 Beds unit found at Legacy Crossing I & II priced from $639. Coral Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Montezuma Heights apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Crossing I & IILG2 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$639
Coral GardensStudioStudio,1BA$650
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$717
Sunset Sound Studio ApartmentsSTUStudio,1BA$720
Reflections On PortlandOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$749
AdaraD24BR,4BA$773
Omnia on Thomas0x1 390sf ClassicStudio,1BA$848
The Loreto ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$848
The ContinentalStudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montezuma Heights, AZ

As of November 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montezuma Heights area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3 Bedroom/3.5 Bathrooms Model at 8th and Row Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Montezuma Heights apartment is the 2610 N 24th St Model at 2610 N 24th St, Unit Casita 1 starting at $1,895 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montezuma Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8th and Row Townhomes3 Bedroom/3.5 Bathrooms3BR,3.5BA$1.64
2610 N 24th St, Unit Casita 12610 N 24th St2BR,1BA$1.59
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Copper Stone on 32nd2B2B - A2BR,2BA$1.21
Agave Court2x22BR,2BA$1.50
The CoronadoTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.41
Desert Sunshine 1Two Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
2616 North 24th Street, Unit Four2616 North 24th Street2BR,1BA$1.47
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.04
1918 E Adams St, Unit 41918 E Adams St1BR,1BA$1.45

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Expert's Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for College Renters

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Montezuma Heights, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Arizona including Montezuma Heights, Phoenix, and the greater Phoenix area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montezuma Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Montezuma Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montezuma Heights is under $875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montezuma Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Montezuma Heights is Legacy Crossing I & II which is listed at $647, while the average apartment in Montezuma Heights costs $2,645.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montezuma Heights?

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 874 regular apartments in Montezuma Heights 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 Montezuma Heights?

Cheap apartments in Montezuma Heights have an average cost of $1,210 which is $1,435 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montezuma Heights.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ

Written by: Andrew Jollett

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.