Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southwest Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (83 Rentals)

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Indigo Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo Pointe

475 N 43rd AvePhoenix, AZ 85009
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509 N 40th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

509 N 40th Ave

509 N 40th AvePhoenix, AZ 85009
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3224 W Madison St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3224 W Madison St

3224 W Madison StPhoenix, AZ 85009
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212 N 21st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

212 N 21st Ave

212 N 21st AvePhoenix, AZ 85009
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Melvin Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Melvin Street

3101-3113 3117 312 W Melvin StPhoenix, AZ 85009
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Adams Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Adams Place

2121 W Adams StPhoenix, AZ 85009
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The Riley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Riley

7725 W Lower Buckeye RdPhoenix, AZ 85043
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Legacy at Laveen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy at Laveen

6500 S 35th AvePhoenix, AZ 85041

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Newport
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1333 N Dysart RdAvondale, AZ 85323
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Outer Southwest Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southwest Phoenix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southwest Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Bella Vista Apartments priced from $806. Gran Jardin Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bella Vista ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$806
Gran Jardin Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$950
Coldwater Springs1A1BR,1BA$1,051
Desert Green Villas2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,099
FLATZ 623Studio 568Studio,1BA$1,099
The Peaks on 4th ApartmentsA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,161
Colonia Del Sol ApartmentsRosal1BR,1BA$1,175
NewportCarmelStudio,1BA$1,199
Mountain ViewTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Vista Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest Phoenix, AZ

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest Phoenix area is the $1.52 price per square foot Flagstaff Model at Villas at 91st in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Outer Southwest Phoenix apartment is the Sedona Model at Villas on Van Buren starting at $2,049 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southwest Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas at 91stFlagstaff3BR,2.5BA$1.52
Villas on Van BurenSedona3BR,2.5BA$1.55
1408 Casitas at Palm ValleyRenaissance3BR,2BA$1.31
The RileyB22BR,2BA$1.44
Harmony at Hurley Farms2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.49
Copper Cove ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.43
Desert Green Villas2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
Coldwater Springs1A1BR,1BA$1.49
Gran Jardin Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.43
Bella Vista ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.37

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

A Local Experts Guide to The 10 Best Neighborhoods Near Universities and Colleges in the Phoenix metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Phoenix apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Bella Vista Apartments which is listed at $806, 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.

Expert Rental Resources

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