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

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1220 N 44th St

PhoenixAZ85008

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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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Arcadia on 49th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia on 49th

4902 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Carlton Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Court

5024 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Willetta
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willetta

1412 N 35th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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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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Portofino Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Portofino Apartments

3545-3547 E Van Buren StPhoenix, 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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Papago Buttes III
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Papago Buttes III

402 N 52nd 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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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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1220 N 44th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1220 N 44th St

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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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. Vista Village on Van Buren has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. 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
Vista Village on Van BurenStudioStudio,1BA$649
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio,1BA$745
The UrbanE1Studio,1BA$775
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$799
TerrasolA11BR,1BA$820
Papago VistaJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Arcadia on 49thSTUDIOStudio,1BA$851
Santorini Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
San RivelloAlbaStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Papago Vista, AZ

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Papago Vista area is the $1.28 price per square foot The Cardinal Model at Nido 18 in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,995. 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.
Nido 18The Cardinal3BR,3BA$1.28
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$0.97
Villas at PapagoTwo Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Papago Crossing2x22BR,2BA$1.43
Copper Stone on 32nd2B2B - A2BR,2BA$1.21
The Clubhouse at Arcadia1x11BR,1BA$1.35
New Horizons2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.26
Garden Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
TerrasolB12BR,1BA$1.35
Portola at PapagoA11BR,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Papago Vista, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #45

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Papago Vista Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $875.

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 $3,274.

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 77 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 $266 which is $3,008 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Papago Vista.

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