Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Papago Vista Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (52 Rentals)

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Monterey Village
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$909 - $1,509
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$875 - $1,475
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Monterey Village

4707 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Whispering Pines
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$999 - $1,999
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$999 - $1,999
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$999 - $1,999
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Whispering Pines

2601 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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$1,050 - $1,100

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1241 N 48th St

PhoenixAZ85008
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Hillcrest Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Arms

1908 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Harbor View 2
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor View 2

3816 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Carlton Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Court

5024 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85018
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32 North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

32 North

1916 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Aztec Villa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aztec Villa Apartments

4001 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Olivewood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Olivewood Apartments

2503 N 52nd StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Greenbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbrook Apartments

3536 E Cambridge AvePhoenix, AZ 85008
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Palisade East
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palisade East

1401 N 35th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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The Tropicana
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Tropicana

2011 N 51st StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Villas at Papago
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Papago

1031 N 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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4840 E Virginia Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4840 E Virginia Ave

4840 E Virginia AvePhoenix, AZ 85008
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Escala Central City
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Escala Central City

3606 E Van Buren StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Portofino Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Portofino Apartments

3545-3547 E Van Buren StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Urban Connected
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Connected

1220 N 44th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Vara
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vara

2922 N 35th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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1431 N 35th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1431 N 35th St

1431 N 35th StPhoenix, AZ 85008

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Papago Vista, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Papago Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Papago Vista area of Phoenix, AZ is a 3 Beds unit found at Legacy Crossing I & II priced from $639. Prados Apartments at Arcadia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Papago Vista apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Crossing I & IILG2 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$639
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$799
Coral GardensStudioStudio,1BA$799
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio,1BA$805
TerrasolA11BR,1BA$813
Papago VistaJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Arcadia on 49thSTUDIOStudio,1BA$887
Senara ApartmentsE1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$900
Casita Robles Apartments1x11BR,1BA$900
Monterey VillageA1 | 1x1 | Small Affordable1BR,1BA$909

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Papago Vista, AZ

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Papago Vista area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3B2B - B Model at Copper Stone on 32nd in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,066. The second greatest value Papago Vista apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Legacy Crossing I & II starting at $1,139 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Papago Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copper Stone on 32nd3B2B - B3BR,2BA$0.86
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$0.97
Villas at PapagoTwo Bedroom Villas2BR,1BA$1.00
Residences at FortyTwo25 ApartmentsCholla2BR,2BA$1.42
Park Paloma2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.43
Arcadia Lofts1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.37
Garden Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Fountain Oaks ApartmentsB-2x12BR,1BA$1.52
Portola at PapagoA11BR,1BA$1.54
TerrasolA11BR,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Papago Vista, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #40

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Phoenix. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Papago Vista Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Papago Vista?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Papago Vista is under $909.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Papago Vista?

The cheapest apartment in Papago Vista is Legacy Crossing I & II which is listed at $647, while the average apartment in Papago Vista costs $2,549.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Papago Vista?

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 66 regular apartments in Papago Vista 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 Papago Vista?

Cheap apartments in Papago Vista have an average cost of $285 which is $2,264 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Papago Vista.

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