Cheap Homes for Rent in South Mountain Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $900 (11 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Mountain area of Phoenix.

property at 4619 S 16th St

$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4619 S 16th St

PhoenixAZ85040
property at 4619 S 16th St

$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4619 S 16th St

PhoenixAZ85040

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property at 833 E Minton St

$1,575

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,515
Required Monthly Fees
$60

Total Monthly Price
$1,575

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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833 E Minton St

PhoenixAZ85042
property at 5727 S 21st Terrace

$1,699

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,639
Required Monthly Fees
$60

Total Monthly Price
$1,699

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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5727 S 21st Terrace

PhoenixAZ85040

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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 Tanner Manor Apartments priced from $881. Grandfamilies Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $937. Here are the most affordable South Mountain apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tanner Manor ApartmentsDon’t Miss 1 Month Free Rent O.A.C. – 55+ Commu...2BR,1BA$881
Grandfamilies PlaceTwo Bedroom x Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$937
Mountain VistaCountry StyleStudio,1BA$950
Sunrise VistaStudioStudio,2BA$1,090
Topaz PointeTopaz Pointe 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,167

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Mountain, AZ

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Mountain area is the $1.19 price per square foot 4 Bed/2 Bath Model at Banyan Preserve in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,649. The second greatest value South Mountain apartment is the D2 Model at Stone View on 7th starting at $1,995 with a $1.16 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Banyan Preserve4 Bed/2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.19
Stone View on 7thD24BR,2.5BA$1.16
Woodgate Townhomes3 BED 2.5 BATH3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Elevate on Vineyard4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom4BR,2.5BA$1.67
South Mountain Shadows3 bed 2.5 bath3BR,2.5BA$1.62
Senderos At South MountainThe Beverly2BR,2BA$1.63
Topaz PointeTopaz Pointe 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Grandfamilies PlaceThree Bedroom x Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.07
Apex on Centralap-21uwd2BR,1BA$1.46
Tanner Manor ApartmentsLive Comfortably with 1 Month Free Rent O.A.C. ...1BR,1BA$1.46

Frequently Asked Questions about South Mountain

What type of rentals are currently available in South Mountain?

There are currently 156 Apartments for Rent in South Mountain, AZ with pricing that ranges from $720 to $4,214. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Mountain ranging from $900 to $9,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Mountain ranges from $900 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,874.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Mountain range from $1,069 to $4,214, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,771.

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