Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southwest Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (72 Rentals)

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Indigo Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo Pointe

475 N 43rd 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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509 N 40th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

509 N 40th Ave

509 N 40th AvePhoenix, AZ 85009
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Melvin
2 Bedroom Apartments

Melvin

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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$849

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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11619 W Parkway Ln

AvondaleAZ85323

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Newport
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$1,225 - $1,725
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Newport

1333 N Dysart RdAvondale, AZ 85323
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Alta Avondale
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$1,371 - $2,566
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Alta Avondale

11330 W Van Buren StAvondale, 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 2 Beds unit found at Gran Jardin Apartments priced from $950. Bella Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gran Jardin Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$950
Bella Vista ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,105
1408 Casitas at Palm ValleyDakota1BR,1BA$1,110
San Lucas Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Town Home2BR,2BA$1,135
The Peaks on 4th ApartmentsA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,143
Colonia Del Sol ApartmentsRosal1BR,1BA$1,175
Mountain ViewTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,199
Club at Coldwater SpringsBandon Dunes1BR,1BA$1,225
NewportCarmelStudio,1BA$1,225
Melvin2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest Phoenix, AZ

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest Phoenix area is the $1.53 price per square foot Mayfair Model at Sunset Point in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Outer Southwest Phoenix apartment is the Sedona Model at Villas at 91st starting at $1,899 with a $1.43 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.
Sunset PointMayfair3BR,2BA$1.53
Villas at 91stSedona3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Villas on Van BurenSedona3BR,2.5BA$1.51
The RileyB22BR,2BA$1.42
Harmony at Hurley Farms2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.53
Copper Cove ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Bella Vista ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One and half Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Vista Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.59
San Lucas Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
Gran Jardin Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.43

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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 1408 Casitas at Palm Valley which is listed at $1,110, 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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