Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southwest Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (93 Rentals)

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property at 326 N 17th Dr

$1,550 - $2,150

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326 N 17th Dr

PhoenixAZ85007
property at 6219 S 25th Pl

$1,600

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$1,600
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6219 S 25th Pl

PhoenixAZ85042

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Yardly Broadway
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$1,700 - $2,271
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Yardly Broadway

4550 S 67th AvePhoenix, AZ 85043
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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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212 N 21st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

212 N 21st Ave

212 N 21st AvePhoenix, AZ 85009
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Indigo Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo Pointe

475 N 43rd 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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$1,107 - $1,631
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Newport

1333 N Dysart RdAvondale, AZ 85323
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property at 212 S 93rd Ave

$1,250

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212 S 93rd Ave, Unit 210

212 S 93rd Ave
TollesonAZ85353

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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 $894. 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$894
Gran Jardin Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$950
Mountain ViewOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,050
The Peaks on 4th ApartmentsB1: 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,086
Coldwater Springs1A1BR,1BA$1,106
NewportCarmelStudio,1BA$1,107
1408 Casitas at Palm ValleyDakota1BR,1BA$1,155
Colonia Del Sol ApartmentsRosal1BR,1BA$1,175
Vista Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,215
Park Shadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest Phoenix, AZ

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest Phoenix area is the $1.38 price per square foot Mason Model at Sunset Point in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,529. The second greatest value Outer Southwest Phoenix apartment is the Flagstaff Model at Villas at 91st starting at $1,978 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 PointMason4BR,2BA$1.38
Villas at 91stFlagstaff3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Villas on Van BurenSedona3BR,2.5BA$1.59
The RileyB22BR,2BA$1.39
Vistoria At Country PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.58
San Lucas Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Copper Cove ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.43
Coldwater Springs1A1BR,1BA$1.57
Gran Jardin Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.43
Bella Vista ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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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 $1,225.

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 $894, while the average apartment in Outer Southwest Phoenix costs $13,289.

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 33 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 $231 which is $13,058 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southwest Phoenix.

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