Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southwest Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (25 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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The Riley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Riley

7725 W Lower Buckeye RdPhoenix, AZ 85043
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Madison Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Heights

1110 N Dysart StAvondale, AZ 85323

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Agua Fria Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartments

Agua Fria Apartment

19 N 6th StAvondale, AZ 85323
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West Hill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

West Hill Apartments

115 W Hill DrAvondale, AZ 85323
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The Peaks on 4th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Peaks on 4th

102 S 4th AveAvondale, AZ 85323

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San Lucas Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Lucas Apartments

8701 W Van Buren StTolleson, AZ 85353
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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 $700. Melvin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bella Vista ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$700
Melvin2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,000
The RileyA11BR,1BA$1,028
NewportLaguna1BR,1BA$1,068
Mountain ViewOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest Phoenix, AZ

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest Phoenix area is the $1.42 price per square foot Leslie Model at The Nexus at Hurley Ranch in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,230. The second greatest value Outer Southwest Phoenix apartment is the Mayfair Model at Sunset Point starting at $2,038 with a $1.52 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.
The Nexus at Hurley RanchLeslie3BR,2BA$1.42
Sunset PointMayfair3BR,2BA$1.52
Villas at 91stSedona3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Villas on Van BurenSedona3BR,2.5BA$1.51
Copper Cove ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
FLATZ 6232 Bedroom 9732BR,2BA$1.52
Bella Vista ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 60%2BR,1BA$1.21
Desert Green Villas2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Melvin2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.33
3221 W Melvin St, Unit 23221 W Melvin St2BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Southwest Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #58

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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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 $1,212.

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 $700, while the average apartment in Outer Southwest Phoenix costs $2,495.

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 24 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 $125 which is $2,370 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southwest Phoenix.

Expert Rental Resources

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