Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $356 (1,254 Rentals)

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Omnia on Thomas
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$730 - $2,475

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Omnia on Thomas

1645 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85016
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Adara
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$741 - $3,162

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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Adara

888 N 4th StPhoenix, AZ 85004
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$675 - $795
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1845 E Monroe St

PhoenixAZ85034

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Terrasol
$866 - $2,224

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Terrasol

1010 N 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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sora
$885 - $1,628

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355 N Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85004
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Monterra
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$943 - $2,799

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Monterra

1333 N 24th StPhoenix, 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 1 Bed unit found at Garfield Terrace priced from $507. Village on Roeser has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $590. Here are the most affordable South Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garfield TerraceGarfield Terrace One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$507
Village on RoeserStudioStudio, 1BA$590
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR, 2BA$639
Los Vecinos ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$675
1229 W Pierce St0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$699
Paloma VillageStudioStudio, 1BA$699
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio, 1BA$700
Oasis at the Wells1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$719
Victory Place I-IVStudioStudio, 1BA$720
901 E. Pierce St.0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$724

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Phoenix, AZ

As of September 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Phoenix area is the $0.43 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value South Phoenix apartment is the 8232 E University Dr Model at 8232 E University Dr, Unit 131 in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting at $1,995 with a $1.10 price per square foot. 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.
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR, 4.5BA$0.43
8232 E University Dr, Unit 1318232 E University Dr3BR, 2BA$1.10
Woodgate Townhomes3 BED 2.5 BATH3BR, 2.5BA$1.11
2402 E 5th St, Unit UNIT 16182402 E 5th St4BR, 3BA$0.43
Arezzo2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.19
Topaz PointeTopaz Pointe 3 Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.00
Montego Court Condominiums2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.20
Scene 1 Condos2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.16
859 W Ray Rd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1.20
Arcadia Lofts1bd/1ba1BR, 1BA$1.06

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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 $724.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Phoenix is Garfield Terrace which is listed at $507, while the average apartment in South Phoenix costs $1,624.

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 1,553 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 $561 which is $1,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Phoenix.

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