Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (18 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 1 Bedroom Apartments

Los Vecinos Apartments

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

3224 W Madison St

3224 W Madison StPhoenix, AZ 85009
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Rise Encore
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rise Encore

5775 W Roosevelt StPhoenix, AZ 85043

Southwest Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tides on McDowellStudioStudio,1BA$825
The Axis on McdowellTHIS MONTH SPECIAL $599 SECURITY DEPOSIT AND ON...Studio,1BA$899
Bella Vista ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$900
Desert Wind ApartmentsDESERTWIND MOVE-IN SPECIAL 1ST MONTH FREE(OAC)C...1BR,1BA$949
Residences at Falcon Park1x1 B1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bella Vista ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom 60%2BR,1BA$1.58
Melvin2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
Desert Wind ApartmentsPerfect Community For You & Your Family!!2BR,1BA$1.88
Residences at Falcon Park1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.54
Allero 59One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.94
The Axis on McdowellTHIS MONTH SPECIAL $599 SECURITY DEPOSIT AND ON...Studio ,1BA$2.19
Tides on McDowellStudioStudio ,1BA$2.06
Rise EncoreS1 RenovatedStudio ,1BA$3.33
Furnished Studio-Phoenix - WestFurnished Studio-Phoenix - WestStudio ,1BA$5.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #148

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 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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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