
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southwest Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $949 (36 Rentals)


Gran Jardin Apartments

Bella Vista Apartments

Colonia Del Sol Apartments

Vista Ridge Apartments

3232 W Jackson St

317 N 17th Dr, Unit 6

3224 W Jackson St

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3224 W Madison St

2032 W Adams St

509 N 40th Ave

Melvin

3511 E Baseline Rd

Adams Place

325 N 17th Dr

2942 W Yuma St

1408 Casitas at Palm Valley
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Southwest Phoenix?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Southwest Phoenix Studio Apartments | $1,215 | $1,000 | $1,396 |
| Outer Southwest Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $895 | $3,812 |
Outer Southwest Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $949 | $3,545 |
| Outer Southwest Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,500 | $2,928 |
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Best Local Schools in Outer Southwest Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Desert Meadows Elementary School
Betty Fairfax High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southwest Phoenix Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest Phoenix?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southwest Phoenix is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest Phoenix?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Southwest Phoenix is Gran Jardin Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Outer Southwest Phoenix costs $2,092.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southwest 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 28 regular apartments in Outer Southwest 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 Outer Southwest Phoenix?
Cheap apartments in Outer Southwest Phoenix have an average cost of $177 which is $1,915 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southwest Phoenix.
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