Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southbank Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $900 (12 Rentals)

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Topaz Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Topaz Pointe

2140 E Broadway RdPhoenix, AZ 85040
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2340 E Hidalgo Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2340 E Hidalgo Ave

2340 E Hidalgo AvePhoenix, 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 $1,090. Esteban Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,280. Here are the most affordable Southbank apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,090
Esteban ParkVitality1BR,1BA$1,280
Parc South Mountain1x1-7261BR,1BA$1,394
Obsidian at South MountainA1BR,1BA$1,466
Solara VistaA1 -1x11BR,1BA$1,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southbank, AZ

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southbank area is the $2.02 price per square foot A1 -1x1 Model at Solara Vista in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value Southbank apartment is the 2903 E Wier Ave Model at 2903 E Wier Ave, Unit #1 starting at $1,250 with a $1.71 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.
Solara VistaA1 -1x11BR,1BA$2.02
2903 E Wier Ave, Unit #12903 E Wier Ave2BR,1BA$1.71
Parc South Mountain1x1-7261BR,1BA$1.92
Obsidian at South MountainA1BR,1BA$2.12
Esteban ParkVitality1BR,1BA$1.85
2723 e southgate ave, Unit 1022723 e southgate ave1BR,1BA$2.60
Sunrise VistaStudioStudio ,1BA$3.21
Furnished Studio-Phoenix - AirportFurnished Studio-Phoenix - AirportStudio ,1BA$4.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southbank, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #125

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,160, while the average apartment in Southbank costs $2,035.

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 4 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 $342 which is $1,693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southbank.

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