Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southbank Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $400 (7 Rentals)

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Grandfamilies Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grandfamilies Place

5150 S 18th PlPhoenix, AZ 85040
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Topaz Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Topaz Pointe

2140 E Broadway RdPhoenix, AZ 85040
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Southbank, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southbank Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southbank area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sunrise Vista priced from $450. The Halston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Southbank apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise VistaStudioStudio,1BA$450
The HalstonB12BR,1BA$1,295
Palms at South MountainOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,323

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southbank, AZ

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southbank area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2A Model at San Portella in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $1,824. The second greatest value Southbank apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Sunrise Vista starting at $1,386 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southbank apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
San Portella2A2BR,2BA$1.65
Sunrise Vista2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Somo LoftsStandard2BR,2BA$1.46
Cortland at RavenHummingbird1BR,1BA$1.92
2957 E Atlanta Ave, Unit 3-Atlanta Ave2957 E Atlanta Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
Solara VistaA1 -1x11BR,1BA$2.02
Portola South Mountain1 Bedroom R1BR,1BA$1.89
Parc South Mountain1x1-7261BR,1BA$2.06
Esteban ParkVitality1BR,1BA$1.97
Palms at South MountainOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2.00

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Southbank, Phoenix, AZ

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Among neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southbank Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southbank?

The cheapest apartment in Southbank is Sunrise Vista which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Southbank costs $2,022.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southbank?

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 32 regular apartments in Southbank 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 Southbank?

Cheap apartments in Southbank have an average cost of $303 which is $1,719 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southbank.

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