
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Mountain Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (35 Rentals)
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Windrose Villas Apartments

Foothills Court Apartments

1402 W Mercer Ln

Solaris at Shadow Mountain

Motif

10033 N 9th Ave

10044 N 18th Ave
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1515 W Desert Cove Ave, Unit Desert Cove, Unit Desert Cove

1702 W Shangri La Rd, Unit 3

1702 W Shangri La Rd

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2026 W Cactus Rd

10402 N 9th Ave
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1320 W Sahuaro Dr

10435 N 11th Ave

11002 N 15th Ave

10641 N 15th Ave

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10402 N 9th Ave, Unit A, Unit A

10216 N 7th Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

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10808 N 16th Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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Aster Gardens

Villa Mira Monte

Cactus Place

10802 N 16th Ave

The Cove

Santa Cruz Villas

1408 W Becker Ln

North Mountain Foothills
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Vista Village

1553 W Mercer Ln

Madison at North Mountains
North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Mountain?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mountain Studio Apartments | $733 | $700 | $799 |
| North Mountain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $939 | $799 | $1,050 |
| North Mountain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,210 | $899 | $1,495 |
| North Mountain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $1,630 | $1,805 |
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Cheapest Available North Mountain Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Mountain area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Towers on 19th priced from $700. Windrose Villas Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable North Mountain apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towers on 19th | The Sunrise | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Windrose Villas Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
| Solaris at Shadow Mountain | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Motif | A2 Premium | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Whispering Willows Apartments | 1x1 - 730sqft | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Ironwood Apartments | 2 bdr Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Sahuaro West Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1,157 |
| Vista Village | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Mountain, AZ
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Mountain area is the $1.49 price per square foot C Premium Model at Motif in the in the North Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,805. The second greatest value North Mountain apartment is the 2BD/2BA Model at Solaris at Shadow Mountain starting at $1,299 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the North Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Mountain apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motif | C Premium | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Solaris at Shadow Mountain | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| 10402 N 9th Ave, Unit A | 10402 N 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Windrose Villas Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Ironwood Apartments | 2 bdr Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Sahuaro West Apartments | Two Bedroom, One Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Vista Village | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Whispering Willows Apartments | 1x1 - 730sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 1515 W Desert Cove Ave, Unit Desert Cove | 1515 W Desert Cove Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Towers on 19th | The Sunrise | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Mountain Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Mountain?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Mountain is under $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Mountain?
The cheapest apartment in North Mountain is Towers on 19th which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in North Mountain costs $1,747.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Mountain?
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 33 regular apartments in North Mountain 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 North Mountain?
Cheap apartments in North Mountain have an average cost of $946 which is $801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Mountain.
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