Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (19 Rentals)

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Indigo Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Indigo Pointe

475 N 43rd AvePhoenix, AZ 85009
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Los Vecinos Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Vecinos Apartments

1950 N 43rd AvePhoenix, AZ 85009
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3224 W Madison St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3224 W Madison St

3224 W Madison StPhoenix, AZ 85009
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509 N 40th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

509 N 40th Ave

509 N 40th AvePhoenix, AZ 85009
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Melvin
2 Bedroom Apartments

Melvin

3101-3113 3117 312 W Melvin StPhoenix, AZ 85009

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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 1 Bed unit found at Bella Vista Apartments priced from $700. Tides on McDowell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Southwest Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bella Vista ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$700
Tides on McDowellStudioStudio,1BA$825
The Axis on McdowellAS LOW AS $599 SECURITY DEPOSIT + ONE MONTH FRE...Studio,1BA$899
Desert Wind ApartmentsDESERTWIND MOVE-IN SPECIAL 1ST MONTH FREE(OAC)C...1BR,1BA$949
Rise EncoreA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Phoenix, AZ

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Phoenix area is the $1.72 price per square foot Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Allero 59 in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,274. The second greatest value Southwest Phoenix apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bathroom 60% Model at Bella Vista Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.21 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Allero 59Three Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.72
Bella Vista ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 60%2BR,1BA$1.21
Desert Wind ApartmentsPerfect Community For You & Your Family!!2BR,1BA$1.88
3123 W Almeria Rd, Unit 33123 W Almeria Rd1BR,1BA$1.83
The Axis on McdowellAS LOW AS $599 SECURITY DEPOSIT + ONE MONTH FRE...Studio ,1BA$2.19
Tides on McDowellStudioStudio ,1BA$2.06
Rise EncoreS1 PlatinumStudio ,1BA$3.33

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 $2,274.

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 $700, while the average apartment in Southwest Phoenix costs $1,800.

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 2 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 $216 which is $1,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Phoenix.

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