
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southwest Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $899 (51 Rentals)


Gran Jardin Apartments

3231 W Madison St

Bella Vista Apartments

1709 W Sherman St

Colonia Del Sol Apartments

Vista Ridge Apartments

3232 W Jackson St

2806 W Melvin St, Unit MELVIN 2

317 N 17th Dr, Unit 6
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2806 W Melvin St, Unit MELVIN 4

6832 W Fillmore St

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3516 W Grant St, Unit Remodeled 2BR w/ Washer &

Indigo Pointe

3223 W Madison St

3224 W Madison St

2032 W Adams St

509 N 40th Ave

Melvin Street

Adams Place
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325 N 17th Dr

1415 S 63rd Dr

The Riley

1920 W Tonto St

Desert Green Villas

522 N 4th St

Mountain View

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Newport

The Peaks on 4th Apartments

1408 Casitas at Palm Valley
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Park Shadows

Copper Cove Apartments

FLATZ 623

Sedona Peaks

Sundancer Apartments

Coldwater Springs

Livano Avondale

Avari Modern Apartments

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Alta Avondale

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Yardly Laveen Spectrum
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Agua Fria Apartment

Parkside Palms Apartments

Norton Circle Apartments

West Hill Apartments

Greenwood Apartments

San Lucas Apartments

Club at Coldwater Springs

Harmony at Hurley Farms

114 W Riley Dr

Vistoria At Country Place
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Outer Southwest Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

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 | $1,251 | $1,099 | $1,506 |
| Outer Southwest Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $806 | $2,507 |
Outer Southwest Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $899 | $3,545 |
| Outer Southwest Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $1,333 | $3,015 |
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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 $1,215.
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 $12,902.
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 36 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 $196 which is $12,706 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southwest Phoenix.
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