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Vista Village on Van Buren
3541 E Van Buren StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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3230 E Roosevelt StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Tides on 51st
2634 N 51st AvePhoenix, AZ 85035
2524 E Willetta St
PhoenixAZ85008
1845 E Monroe St
PhoenixAZ85034
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Ascent on Broadway
316 W Broadway RdPhoenix, AZ 85041
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850 E Jones AvePhoenix, AZ 85040
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Adara
888 N 4th StPhoenix, AZ 85004
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Prados Apartments at Arcadia
4815 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Stonybrook Apartments
6441 W McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85035
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The Urban
3601 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
343 W Portland St
PhoenixAZ85003
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1918 E Adams St, Unit 4
1918 E Adams StPhoenix, AZ 85034
909 E Roosevelt St
PhoenixAZ85006
1214 W Roosevelt St
PhoenixAZ85007
328 N 11th Pl
PhoenixAZ85006
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Papago Vista
5312 E Taylor StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Tides on McDowell
4620 W McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85035
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Paloma Village
2827 N 51st AvePhoenix, AZ 85035
4620 W McDowell Rd
PhoenixAZ85035
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Omnia on Thomas
1645 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85016
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Morada Sky
6405 W Mcdowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85035
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6755 W McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85035
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5104 E Van Buren StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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3331 W Taylor StPhoenix, AZ 85009
2142 E Taylor St
PhoenixAZ85006
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1209 E Adams StPhoenix, AZ 85034
2234 E Polk St
PhoenixAZ85006
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Monterra
1333 N 24th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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SunPointe Apartments
7077 W McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85035
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304 W Southern AvePhoenix, AZ 85041
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16th Ave Apartments
201-209 N 16th AvePhoenix, AZ 85007
121 N 12th Ave
PhoenixAZ85007
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200 W Monroe StPhoenix, AZ 85003
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1819 E Sheridan StPhoenix, AZ 85006
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3830 W McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85009
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915 N 52nd StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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4707 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
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1025 N 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Santorini Villa Apartments
1207 N 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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5615 S 5th St
PhoenixAZ85040
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PhoenixAZ85008
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Grandfamilies Place
5150 S 18th PlPhoenix, AZ 85040
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919 N 20th StPhoenix, AZ 85006
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800 N 2nd StPhoenix, AZ 85004
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4140 W McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85009
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3434 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
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358 E Roeser RdPhoenix, AZ 85040
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405-409 N 40th AvePhoenix, AZ 85009
2242 N 29th Pl
PhoenixAZ85008
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South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Phoenix?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Phoenix Studio Apartments | $1,463 | $599 | $4,063 |
| South Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $675 | $8,954 |
| South Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,898 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| South Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| South Phoenix 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| South Phoenix 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,917 | $999 | $7,735 |
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There are currently 1208 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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Cheapest Available South Phoenix Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Tanner Manor Apartments priced from $529. Legacy Crossing I & II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $639. Here are the most affordable South Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Manor Apartments | ONE MONTH RENT-FREE + GROUND-LEVEL UNITS AVAILABLE | 1BR,1BA | $529 |
| Legacy Crossing I & II | LG2 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $639 |
| Tides on 51st | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Residence at Tolleson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| McCarty on Monroe | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $717 |
| Victory Place I-IV | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Adara | Co-living 4B | Studio,1BA | $731 |
| Reflections On Portland | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Sunset Sound Studio Apartments | STU | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Prados Apartments at Arcadia | S1 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Phoenix, AZ
As of February 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Phoenix area is the $0.53 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value South Phoenix apartment is the D1 PHPV Model at Nine20 Tempe starting at $1,059 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Lofts on 8th | Student Housing | Furnished Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.53 |
| Nine20 Tempe | D1 PHPV | 4BR,4BA | $0.73 |
| Arezzo | 3 bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 3233 W Melvin St, Unit 2 | 3233 W Melvin St | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| Legacy Crossing I & II | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Grandfamilies Place | Three Bedroom x Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Villas at Papago | Two Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Avenue 8 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| 62 W Culver St | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Tanner Manor Apartments | LIMITED-TIME SPECIAL: ONE MONTH RENT-FREE O.A.C... | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Phoenix Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Phoenix?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Phoenix is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Phoenix?
The cheapest apartment in South Phoenix is Tanner Manor Apartments which is listed at $529, while the average apartment in South Phoenix costs $13,106.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Phoenix?
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 1,941 regular apartments in South Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
Cheap apartments in South Phoenix have an average cost of $611 which is $12,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Phoenix.
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Helpful Local Expert Guides
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I'm Andrew, your ApartmHomeLiving.com local expert for Phoenix. My earliest memories of Phoenix date back to the mid-2000s when 2 of my sisters moved there (one for work and the other for school).
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I never attended school in Phoenix. While living there for some time, I often longed to join in on the fun and adventure I saw students from a number of colleges in the area.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.