Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (387 Rentals)

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The Selene
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$786 - $3,033
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The Selene

12810 N Cave Creek RdPhoenix, AZ 85022
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North Mountain Village
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$794 - $1,499
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North Mountain Village

3333 W Thunderbird RdPhoenix, AZ 85053
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$799 - $1,099

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Sierra Pines
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$817 - $1,855
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Sierra Pines

9410 N 31st AvePhoenix, AZ 85051
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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 Lumina on 19th Apartments priced from $640. Cielo Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable North Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lumina on 19th ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$640
Cielo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Park Vista1x1AStudio,1BA$682
Villa ToscanaStudioStudio,1BA$697
North Mountain ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$699
Eclipse ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$699
Towers on 19thThe SunriseStudio,1BA$700
Ardella on 28thStudioStudio,1BA$733
Allora Phoenix ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$749
Windrose Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Phoenix, AZ

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Phoenix area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Sun Terrace Apartments in the in the North Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value North Phoenix apartment is the 2 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhome Available! 6 Week Off S... Model at Villa Serena starting at $1,095 with a $1.08 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.
Sun Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Villa Serena2 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhome Available! 6 Week Off S...2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Paradise Greens2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
The De Ville2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Dobbins Place2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Vesta on 12thB12BR,2BA$1.21
Ember at North PhoenixB42BR,2BA$1.22
Foothills Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Windrose Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Canyon Greens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.20

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

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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 Park Vista which is listed at $719, while the average apartment in North Phoenix costs $2,510.

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 289 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 $194 which is $2,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Phoenix.

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