
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Papago Vista Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $400 (28 Rentals)
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Papago Vista, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Papago Vista?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Papago Vista Studio Apartments | $1,054 | $420 | $1,500 |
Papago Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,378 | $800 | $4,141 |
Papago Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $850 | $3,791 |
Papago Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $1,605 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Papago Vista Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Papago Vista Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Papago Vista area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Coral Gardens priced from $420. Legacy Crossing I & II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $577. Here are the most affordable Papago Vista apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Coral Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $420 |
Legacy Crossing I & II | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $577 |
Valencia Park | Sonoma | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Prados Apartments at Arcadia | S1 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Senara Apartments | 0 bedroom, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $880 |
Papago Gardens Apartments | Santorini Villas - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
Monterey Village | S1 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Terrasol | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $914 |
The Urban | E2 | Studio,1BA | $922 |
Arcadia on 49th | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $971 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Papago Vista, AZ
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Papago Vista area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2x2 Model at The Clubhouse at Arcadia in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Papago Vista apartment is the B2 Townhome Model at Parq at East Arcadia starting at $1,464 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Papago Vista apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Clubhouse at Arcadia | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
Parq at East Arcadia | B2 Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
Legacy Crossing I & II | LG2 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Atrium Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
Boulder Creek Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Portola at Papago | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Garden Terrace Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Papago Crossing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Terrasol | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Coral Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePapago Vista, Phoenix, AZ
Ranked #80
Among neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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?
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- 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 $971.
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 $577, while the average apartment in Papago Vista costs $1,993.
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 54 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 $169 which is $1,824 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Papago Vista.
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