
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Mountain Highland Terrace Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (27 Rentals)
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Ascent on Broadway

5615 S 5th St

Mountain Vista

370 W Mohave St
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4301 S 7th Ave

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9605 S 48th St

719 E Roeser Rd

Paradise Palms II
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South Mountain Highland Terrace, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Mountain Highland Terrace?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Mountain Highland Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,102 | $720 | $1,649 |
South Mountain Highland Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $739 | $7,780 |
South Mountain Highland Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,986 | $926 | $10,000+ |
South Mountain Highland Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $1,069 | $10,000+ |
South Mountain Highland Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $1,771 | $1,985 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Mountain Highland Terrace Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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Cheapest Available South Mountain Highland Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Mountain Highland Terrace area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Victory Place I-IV priced from $720. Ascent on Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable South Mountain Highland Terrace apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Victory Place I-IV | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
Ascent on Broadway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
Paradise Palms I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $739 |
The Molino Apartments | 1x1 450sqft | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Mountain Vista | Country Style | Studio,1BA | $973 |
Sunrise Vista | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
Butler Ridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Carlyle at South Mountain | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,141 |
The Pointe at South Mountain | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,147 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Mountain Highland Terrace, AZ
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Mountain Highland Terrace area is the $1.38 price per square foot 4 Bed/2 Bath Model at Banyan Preserve in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value South Mountain Highland Terrace apartment is the Alpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Elevation Townhomes starting at $2,045 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Mountain Highland Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Banyan Preserve | 4 Bed/2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Elevation Townhomes | Alpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
Stone View on 7th | C3 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.48 |
Elevate on Vineyard | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
Colonia Del Sol Apartments | Violetta | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Esteban Park | Symmetry | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Somo Lofts | Standard | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
Carlyle at South Mountain | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Paradise Palms I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Victory Place I-IV | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Mountain Highland Terrace, Phoenix, AZ
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Best Local Schools in South Mountain Highland Terrace, Phoenix, AZ
John F Kennedy Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Mountain Highland Terrace Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Mountain Highland Terrace?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Mountain Highland Terrace is under $1,147.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Mountain Highland Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in South Mountain Highland Terrace is Paradise Palms I which is listed at $739, while the average apartment in South Mountain Highland Terrace costs $1,945.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Mountain Highland Terrace?
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 52 regular apartments in South Mountain Highland Terrace 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 South Mountain Highland Terrace?
Cheap apartments in South Mountain Highland Terrace have an average cost of $350 which is $1,595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Mountain Highland Terrace.
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