
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Mountain Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Mountain area of Phoenix.


Sunrise Vista

5117 S 15th Pl

5117 S 15th Pl

Paradise Palms I

Total Monthly Price
6627 S 22nd Pl, Unit #2, Unit #2

Mountain Vista

305 E Roeser Rd
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1023 E Old Southern Ave

6627 S 22nd Pl, Unit 2

6846 S 26th Pl, Unit 1, Unit 1

Apex on Central

222 E Southgate Ave

Lynne Village Apartments

222 E Cody Dr, Unit 241-RH

Paradise Palms II
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1908 E Lynne Ln

Echo Ridge

Villas at South Mountain

2739 E Tamarisk Ave

2723 e southgate ave, Unit 102, Unit 102

331 W Carson Rd

27 E Corona Ave, Unit 105

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LINQ at South Mountain

2504 E Mobile Ln, Unit Duplicate of 2

2504 E Mobile Ln, Unit 2

2235 E Nancy Ln

Foothills Village

Ascent on Broadway

Roeser Apartments
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Tanner Manor Apartments

Arbor Village

Sunland Flats

4619 S 16th St, Unit 8, Unit 8

4619 S 16th St, Unit 7, Unit 7

2340 E Hidalgo Ave

Avalon Villas

Baseline on 16
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Stone View on Dobbins

6421 S 23rd St

Stone View on Central
South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Mountain?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Mountain Studio Apartments | $859 | $650 | $1,090 |
| South Mountain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,197 | $799 | $1,669 |
| South Mountain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $631 | $2,500 |
| South Mountain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $1,308 | $4,078 |
| South Mountain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $1,771 | $2,145 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Mountain Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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Cheapest Available South Mountain Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Mountain area of Phoenix, AZ is a 2 Beds unit found at South Summit Estates priced from $631. Sunrise Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable South Mountain apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Summit Estates | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $631 |
| Sunrise Vista | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Tanner Manor Apartments | Affordable 1x1 for 55+ – Utilities Included + 1... | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Mountain Vista | Country Style | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Apex on Central | ap-21u | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Lynne Village Apartments | 2bds | 2BR,1BA | $1,148 |
| Echo Ridge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,221 |
| Villas at South Mountain | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Mountain, AZ
As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Mountain area is the $1.24 price per square foot 4 Bed/2 Bath Model at Banyan Preserve in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,249. The second greatest value South Mountain apartment is the Alpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Elevation Townhomes starting at $2,145 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Mountain apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banyan Preserve | 4 Bed/2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Elevation Townhomes | Alpine - 2 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
| Stone View on 7th | D1 | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.48 |
| Woodgate Townhomes | 3 BED 2.5 BATH | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.30 |
| South Mountain Shadows | 3 bed 2.5 bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.54 |
| 2813 E Dunbar Dr, Unit 2813 E Dunbar Dr, Phoenix | 2813 E Dunbar Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Elevate on Vineyard | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.49 |
| Lynne Village Apartments | 2bds | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Tanner Manor Apartments | Affordable 1x1 for 55+ – Utilities Included + 1... | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| South Summit Estates | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.29 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Mountain Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Mountain?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Mountain is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Mountain?
The cheapest apartment in South Mountain is Sunrise Vista which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in South Mountain costs $2,170.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Mountain?
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 10 regular apartments in South Mountain 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?
Cheap apartments in South Mountain have an average cost of $437 which is $1,733 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Mountain.
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