
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Papago Vista Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (50 Rentals)
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Prados Apartments at Arcadia

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5225 E Thomas Rd

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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 | $963 | $699 | $1,460 |
Papago Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,325 | $799 | $2,100 |
Papago Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $949 | $2,374 |
Papago Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $1,634 | $3,771 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Legacy Crossing I & II priced from $647. Valencia Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $735. 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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Legacy Crossing I & II | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $647 |
Valencia Park | Sonoma | Studio,1BA | $735 |
Coral Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Santorini Villa Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Papago Gardens Apartments | Santorini Villas - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Prados Apartments at Arcadia | S1 | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Willetta | Woodhaven | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Arcadia on 49th | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Parq on 50th Apartments | Willow | Studio,1BA | $903 |
Papago Vista | Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Papago Vista, AZ
As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Papago Vista area is the $1.08 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Villas at Papago in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Papago Vista apartment is the 2x2 Reno Model at Papago Crossing starting at $1,299 with a $1.33 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Villas at Papago | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Papago Crossing | 2x2 Reno | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Copper Stone on 32nd | 2B2B - A | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
The Clubhouse at Arcadia | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
New Horizons | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Papago Palms | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Terrasol | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Legacy Crossing I & II | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Willetta | Woodhaven | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Santorini Villa Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePapago Vista, Phoenix, AZ
Ranked #41
Among cities in Arizona 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?
- 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 $925.
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 $2,119.
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 31 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 $263 which is $1,856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Papago Vista.
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