Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (349 Rentals)

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property at 2040 E Monte Vista Rd

$700 - $1,150

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$700 - $1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2040 E Monte Vista Rd

PhoenixAZ85006
property at 505 W Howe St

$750

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$750

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$750

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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505 W Howe St

TempeAZ85281

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property at 521 W 5th St

$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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521 W 5th St

TempeAZ85281
property at 1350 S Greenfield Rd

$860

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$860

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 3

1350 S Greenfield Rd, Unit 1017

1350 S Greenfield Rd
MesaAZ85206

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property at 1409 S Mill Ave

$925 - $1,350

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$925 - $1,350

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Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 15

1409 S Mill Ave

TempeAZ85281
property at 907 E Broadmor Dr

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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907 E Broadmor Dr, Unit Room #1 Twin

907 E Broadmor Dr
TempeAZ85282

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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. Residence at Tolleson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $599. 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
Residence at TollesonStudioStudio,1BA$599
South Summit EstatesTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$631
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$639
Tides on 51stStudioStudio,1BA$649
Los Vecinos ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$675
Paloma VillageStudioStudio,1BA$699
Oasis at the Wells1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$719
Victory Place I-IVStudioStudio,1BA$720
Sunset Sound Studio ApartmentsSTUStudio,1BA$749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Phoenix, AZ

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Phoenix area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Alta Mesa Desert Springs in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value South Phoenix apartment is the Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing starting at $799 with a $0.43 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.
Alta Mesa Desert Springs3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$0.97
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.43
The Howe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit2BR,2BA$1.13
The District on Apache3x3 Luxe3BR,3BA$0.89
Topaz PointeTopaz Pointe 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Villas at PapagoTwo Bedroom Villas2BR,1BA$1.00
Hallcraft Villas West3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.15
Rancho CieloL2AC50RC2BR,2BA$1.14
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (C)1BR,1BA$0.99
Arcadia Lofts1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Phoenix

What type of rentals are currently available in South Phoenix?

There are currently 3572 Apartments for Rent in South Phoenix, AZ with pricing that ranges from $507 to $29,625. There are also 3161 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Phoenix ranging from $699 to $20,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Phoenix ranges from $699 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,487.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Phoenix range from $730 to $29,625, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $676.

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