Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $300 (1,187 Rentals)

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Sunrise Vista
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$650 - $1,593
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$650 - $1,593
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$650 - $1,593
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Sunrise Vista

4415 S 28th StPhoenix, AZ 85040
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Adara
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$741 - $3,462
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$679 - $3,400
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Adara

888 N 4th StPhoenix, AZ 85004
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Omnia on Thomas
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$749 - $2,530
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$724 - $2,505
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Omnia on Thomas

1645 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85016
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Tides on 51st
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$749 - $1,150
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$738 - $1,139
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Tides on 51st

2634 N 51st AvePhoenix, AZ 85035
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Tides on McDowell
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$800 - $1,400
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$756 - $1,356
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$44
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$800 - $1,400
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Tides on McDowell

4620 W McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85035
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property at 419 N 20th St

$800 - $1,250

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419 N 20th St

PhoenixAZ85006
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Terrasol
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$820 - $2,689
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$794 - $2,663
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Terrasol

1010 N 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Stonybrook Apartments
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$827 - $3,078
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$820 - $3,071
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$7
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$827 - $3,078
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Stonybrook Apartments

6441 W McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85035
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Morada Sky
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$842 - $1,037
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$791 - $986
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Morada Sky

6405 W McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85035
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property at 1707 N 18th St

$850 - $1,300

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1707 N 18th St

PhoenixAZ85006
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Avana Cordoba
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$870 - $9,195
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$836 - $9,161
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Avana Cordoba

4520 E Baseline RdPhoenix, AZ 85042
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Derby
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$899 - $4,749
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$414 - $4,264
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Derby

800 N 2nd StPhoenix, AZ 85004
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X Phoenix
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$899 - $2,961
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$849 - $2,911
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$50
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$899 - $2,961
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X Phoenix

200 W Monroe StPhoenix, AZ 85003
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Monterey Village
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$909 - $1,433
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$875 - $1,399
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Monterey Village

4707 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
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South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Phoenix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Residence at Tolleson priced from $599. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residence at TollesonStudioStudio,1BA$599
Legacy Crossing I & IILG2 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$639
Sunrise VistaStudioStudio,1BA$650
Residence at McDowellStudioStudio,1BA$699
Victory Place I-IVStudioStudio,1BA$720
Sunset Sound Studio ApartmentsSTU-UStudio,1BA$735
Tides on 51stStudioStudio,1BA$749
829 N 4th AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Phoenix, AZ

As of March 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Phoenix area is the $1.10 price per square foot Everest - 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Elevation Townhomes in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value South Phoenix apartment is the Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing starting at $999 with a $0.53 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elevation TownhomesEverest - 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms3BR,2.5BA$1.10
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.53
Nine20 TempeD1 PHPV4BR,4BA$0.73
Matthew Henson Apartments3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Arezzo2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Copper Stone on 32nd3B2B - A3BR,2BA$1.14
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$0.97
Villas at PapagoTwo Bedroom Villas2BR,1BA$1.02
Avenue 8B12BR,2BA$1.00
Rancho CieloL2AC50RC2BR,2BA$0.90

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Phoenix. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Phoenix?

The cheapest apartment in South Phoenix is Legacy Crossing I & II which is listed at $647, while the average apartment in South Phoenix costs $10,800.

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 2,235 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 $720 which is $10,080 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Phoenix.

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