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

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9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
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Foothills Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Foothills Village

920 W Alta Vista RdPhoenix, AZ 85041
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719 E Roeser Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

719 E Roeser Rd

719 E Roeser RdPhoenix, AZ 85040

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Grandfamilies Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grandfamilies Place

5150 S 18th PlPhoenix, AZ 85040
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Arbor Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

8028 S Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85042
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Sunland Flats
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunland Flats

225 W Sunland AvePhoenix, AZ 85041
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9605 S 48th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9605 S 48th St

9605 S 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85044

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Topaz Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Topaz Pointe

2140 E Broadway RdPhoenix, AZ 85040
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South Mountain Highland Terrace, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Victory Place I-IVStudioStudio,1BA$720
Ascent on BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$720
Paradise Palms I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$739
The Molino Apartments1x1 450sqft1BR,1BA$949
Mountain VistaCountry StyleStudio,1BA$973
Sunrise VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,090
Butler RidgeA11BR,1BA$1,099
Carlyle at South MountainA11BR,1BA$1,141
The Pointe at South Mountain1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Banyan Preserve4 Bed/2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.38
Elevation TownhomesAlpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$1.15
Stone View on 7thC33BR,2.5BA$1.48
Elevate on Vineyard3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Colonia Del Sol ApartmentsVioletta3BR,2BA$1.42
Esteban ParkSymmetry2BR,2BA$1.35
Somo LoftsStandard2BR,2BA$1.46
Carlyle at South MountainA11BR,1BA$1.50
Paradise Palms I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Victory Place I-IVStudioStudio ,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Mountain Highland Terrace, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #53

Among neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including South Mountain Highland Terrace, Phoenix, and the greater Phoenix area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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