Cheap Homes for Rent in South Mountain Highland Terrace Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $800 (29 Rentals)

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property at 9605 S 48th St

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
property at 4619 S 16th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4619 S 16th St

PhoenixAZ85040

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property at 2050 W Southern Ave

$1,212

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$1,212

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$1,212

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2050 W Southern Ave

PhoenixAZ85041
property at 4619 S 16th St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4619 S 16th St

PhoenixAZ85040
property at 9605 S 48th St

$1,280

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$1,280

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$1,280

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9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
property at 9605 S 48th St

$1,330

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$1,330

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$1,330

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044

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property at 5151 E Guadalupe Rd

$1,357

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$1,357

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$1,357

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5151 E Guadalupe Rd

PhoenixAZ85044
property at 5102 E Piedmont Rd

$1,380

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$1,380

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$1,380

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5102 E Piedmont Rd

PhoenixAZ85044
property at 2050 W Southern Ave

$1,438

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$1,438

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$1,438

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2050 W Southern Ave

PhoenixAZ85041
property at 5151 E Guadalupe Rd

$1,469

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$1,469

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$1,469

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5151 E Guadalupe Rd

PhoenixAZ85044

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property at 2050 W Southern Ave

$1,645

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$1,645

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$1,645

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2050 W Southern Ave

PhoenixAZ85041
property at 9605 S 48th St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
property at 5102 E Piedmont Rd

$1,670

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$1,670

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$1,670

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5102 E Piedmont Rd

PhoenixAZ85044
property at 5885 S 32nd St

$1,686

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$1,686

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$1,686

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5885 S 32nd St

PhoenixAZ85040

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property at 8445 S 48th St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8445 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044

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 Sunrise Vista priced from $650. Victory Place I-IV 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
Sunrise VistaStudioStudio,1BA$650
Victory Place I-IVStudioStudio,1BA$720
Tanner Manor ApartmentsAffordable 1x1 for 55+ – Utilities Included + 1...1BR,1BA$949
Mountain VistaCountry StyleStudio,1BA$950
The Quinn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,024
Avana CordobaA1 RG - Sophisticated1BR,1BA$1,076
Butler RidgeA11BR,1BA$1,107
Palms at South MountainOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Haven at South Mountain ApartmentsA1RWD1BR,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Mountain Highland Terrace, AZ

As of March 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Mountain Highland Terrace area is the $1.17 price per square foot Everest - 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Elevation Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,345. The second greatest value South Mountain Highland Terrace apartment is the 4 Bed/2 Bath Model at Banyan Preserve starting at $2,474 with a $1.36 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.
Elevation TownhomesEverest - 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms3BR,2.5BA$1.17
Banyan Preserve4 Bed/2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.36
Stone View on 7thD14BR,2.5BA$1.48
Woodgate Townhomes3 BED 2.5 BATH3BR,2.5BA$1.40
South Mountain Shadows3 bed 2.5 bath3BR,2.5BA$1.32
Esteban ParkTranquility3BR,2BA$1.49
Dahlia VillageThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.44
511 E Roeser Rd, Unit B511 E Roeser Rd3BR,2BA$1.37
Apex on Centralap-21uwd2BR,1BA$1.40
Tanner Manor ApartmentsAffordable 1x1 for 55+ – Utilities Included + 1...1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Mountain Highland Terrace

What type of rentals are currently available in South Mountain Highland Terrace?

There are currently 248 Apartments for Rent in South Mountain Highland Terrace, AZ with pricing that ranges from $650 to $7,289. There are also 189 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Mountain Highland Terrace ranging from $800 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Mountain Highland Terrace?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Mountain Highland Terrace ranges from $800 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,485.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Mountain Highland Terrace?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Mountain Highland Terrace range from $1,069 to $6,224, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,771.

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