
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (18 Rentals)
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4620 W McDowell Rd

Tides on McDowell

1108 S 33rd Ave

The Axis on Mcdowell

Bella Vista Apartments

Desert Wind Apartments

Residences at Falcon Park

3826 W Roosevelt St

4022 W Willetta St

14 S 31st Ave

6 N 31st Ave
Southwest Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Phoenix?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Phoenix Studio Apartments | $973 | $725 | $1,589 |
Southwest Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,159 | $895 | $1,535 |
Southwest Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,199 | $1,700 |
Southwest Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,905 | $1,449 | $2,260 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Phoenix Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Tides on McDowell priced from $825. The Axis on Mcdowell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Southwest Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Tides on McDowell | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
The Axis on Mcdowell | THIS MONTH SPECIAL $599 SECURITY DEPOSIT AND ON... | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Bella Vista Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Desert Wind Apartments | DESERTWIND MOVE-IN SPECIAL 1ST MONTH FREE(OAC)C... | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Residences at Falcon Park | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1,093 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Phoenix, AZ
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Phoenix area is the $1.58 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bathroom 60% Model at Bella Vista Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,441. The second greatest value Southwest Phoenix apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Melvin starting at $1,150 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bella Vista Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Melvin | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Desert Wind Apartments | Perfect Community For You & Your Family!! | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Residences at Falcon Park | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Allero 59 | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
The Axis on Mcdowell | THIS MONTH SPECIAL $599 SECURITY DEPOSIT AND ON... | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
Tides on McDowell | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
Rise Encore | S1 Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
Furnished Studio-Phoenix - West | Furnished Studio-Phoenix - West | Studio ,1BA | $5.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Phoenix Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Phoenix?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Phoenix is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Phoenix?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Phoenix is Bella Vista Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Southwest Phoenix costs $1,955.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 6 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest Phoenix?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Phoenix have an average cost of $281 which is $1,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Phoenix.
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