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

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Hillcrest Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Arms

1908 N 32nd StPhoenix, 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palisade East

1401 N 35th 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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Papago Palms West
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Papago Palms West

1835 N 51st StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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The Tropicana
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Tropicana

2011 N 51st 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coral GardensStudioStudio,1BA$420
Legacy Crossing I & II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$577
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio,1BA$795
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$799
Senara Apartments0 bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$880
Papago Gardens ApartmentsSantorini Villas - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$896
Monterey VillageS1 | StudioStudio,1BA$899
TerrasolA11BR,1BA$914
The UrbanE2Studio,1BA$922
Arcadia on 49thSTUDIOStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Clubhouse at Arcadia2x22BR,2BA$1.46
Parq at East ArcadiaB2 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Legacy Crossing I & IILG2 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Atrium Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.51
Boulder Creek ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.49
Portola at PapagoB12BR,1BA$1.41
Garden Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Papago Crossing1x11BR,1BA$1.52
TerrasolA11BR,1BA$1.47
Coral GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Papago Vista, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #80

Among neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ 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

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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