Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sky Harbor Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Lofts@10 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts@10 Apartments

2247 E Van Buren StPhoenix, AZ 85006
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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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Portofino Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Portofino Apartments

3545-3547 E Van Buren StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Sky Harbor, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sky Harbor Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sky Harbor 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 $647. Here are the most affordable Sky Harbor apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coral GardensStudioStudio,1BA$420
Legacy Crossing I & II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$647
Sunset Sound Studio ApartmentsSTU-UStudio,1BA$735
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio,1BA$775
TerrasolA11BR,1BA$882

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sky Harbor, AZ

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sky Harbor 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 Sky Harbor apartment is the Standard Model at Somo Lofts starting at $1,400 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sky Harbor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas at PapagoTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Somo LoftsStandard2BR,2BA$1.46
Cortland Red MountainAdams1BR,1BA$1.82
TerrasolB12BR,1BA$1.48
Legacy Crossing I & II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
Papago Gardens ApartmentsPapago Gardens - The Terrace1BR,1BA$1.69
Ascent at Papago ParkA11BR,1BA$2.02
Coral GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Portofino Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.98
2901 East Roosevelt Street2901 East Roosevelt Street - 3Studio ,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sky Harbor, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #129

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Sky Harbor Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sky Harbor Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sky Harbor?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sky Harbor is under $1,090.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sky Harbor?

The cheapest apartment in Sky Harbor is Legacy Crossing I & II which is listed at $647, while the average apartment in Sky Harbor costs $2,209.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sky Harbor?

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 7 regular apartments in Sky Harbor 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 Sky Harbor?

Cheap apartments in Sky Harbor have an average cost of $148 which is $2,061 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sky Harbor.

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