Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Papago Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (167 Rentals)

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Papago, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Papago Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Papago area of Phoenix, AZ is a 3 Beds unit found at Legacy Crossing I & II priced from $639. Coral Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Papago apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Crossing I & IILG2 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$639
Coral GardensStudioStudio,1BA$650
Vista Village on Van BurenStudioStudio,1BA$699
The UrbanE1Studio,1BA$775
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio,1BA$785
Arcadia on 49thSTUDIOStudio,1BA$820
Papago VistaJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Parq on 50th ApartmentsWillowStudio,1BA$828
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Papago, AZ

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Papago area is the $1.41 price per square foot SAN4x2.5 Model at Portola Red Mountain in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Papago apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Legacy Crossing I & II starting at $1,287 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Papago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Portola Red MountainSAN4x2.54BR,2.5BA$1.41
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
Villas at PapagoTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Copper Stone on 32nd2B2B - A2BR,2BA$1.21
New Horizons2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.05
Papago Palms2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.38
Arcadia 302x1 (825 SqFt).2BR,1BA$1.33
Portola at PapagoB12BR,1BA$1.19
WillettaApollo2BR,1BA$1.41
Cactus CanyonOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$1.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Papago, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Phoenix, Arizona. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Papago Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

38 / 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 Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Papago?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Papago is at Coral Gardens listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Papago Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Papago Apartment is $647 at Legacy Crossing I & II.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Papago Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Papago is starting from $911 at Legacy Crossing I & II.

What is the most affordable Papago Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Papago Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Legacy Crossing I & II and starts from $639.

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