Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (374 Rentals)

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Nightingale on 25th
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$775 - $1,275

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Nightingale on 25th

15620 N 25th AvePhoenix, AZ 85023
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North Mountain Village
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$794 - $1,565

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North Mountain Village

3333 W Thunderbird RdPhoenix, AZ 85053
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Tides on East Cactus
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$795 - $1,425

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Tides on East Cactus

2645 E Cactus RdPhoenix, AZ 85032
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Sierra Pines
$812 - $1,589

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Sierra Pines

9410 N 31st AvePhoenix, AZ 85051
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Cielo Apartments
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$856 - $1,732

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Cielo Apartments

8222 N 19th AvePhoenix, AZ 85021
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$893 - $3,638

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1944 W Thunderbird RdPhoenix, AZ 85023
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North Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Phoenix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Santa Fe Springs priced from $618. Villages at Metro Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable North Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Santa Fe SpringsStudioStudio,1BA$618
Villages at Metro CenterS2: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$675
Eclipse ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Towers on 19thThe SunriseStudio,1BA$700
9647 N 10th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
Park Vista1x1C1BR,1BA$719
Desert MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$722
Rise ParksideS1 PlatinumStudio,1BA$725
Oakridge ApartmentsAspen - StudioStudio,1BA$729
Biltmore on the LakeStudio With PatioStudio,1BA$749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Phoenix, AZ

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Phoenix area is the $1.16 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Revive 25 Apartments in the in the North Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,367. The second greatest value North Phoenix apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at 13205-13211 N. 21st - SRN (3 Bed) starting at $1,295 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the North Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Revive 25 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
13205-13211 N. 21st - SRN (3 Bed)3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.17
7130-7136 N 27th Ave2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$0.93
Station 19Two Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Whispering Willows Apartments2x2 - 1027sqft2BR,2BA$1.17
Solaris at Shadow Mountain2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1.20
2813 E Paradise Ln2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.00
Cinnabar SquareTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Windrose Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
1702 W Vogel2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.19

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including North Phoenix, Phoenix, and the greater Phoenix area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Phoenix Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Phoenix?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Phoenix is under $749.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Phoenix?

The cheapest apartment in North Phoenix is Santa Fe Springs which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in North Phoenix costs $1,323.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Phoenix?

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 144 regular apartments in North Phoenix 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 Phoenix?

Cheap apartments in North Phoenix have an average cost of $167 which is $1,156 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Phoenix.

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