
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $675 (32 Rentals)
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3523 W Maricopa St

3523 W Maricopa St

3645 W Hadley St

3645 W Hadley St

Bella Vista Apartments

1108 S 33rd Ave

The Axis on Mcdowell
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Desert Wind

3111 W Jefferson St

3231 W Madison St

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3123 W Almeria Rd, Unit 3

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3121 W Almeria Rd, Unit 4

Residences at Falcon Park

Rancho Cielo
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Tides on McDowell

Rise Encore

3224 W Madison St

509 N 40th Ave

3231 West Madison St

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Indigo Pointe

Melvin

5414 W Lynwood St

5220 W Lynwood St

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Casa West

3216 W Madison St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Phoenix Studio Apartments | $981 | $675 | $1,259 |
| Southwest Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,145 | $800 | $1,862 |
| Southwest Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $950 | $2,238 |
| Southwest Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $1,449 | $2,687 |
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There are currently 32 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 Los Vecinos Apartments priced from $675. Tides on McDowell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Southwest Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Vecinos Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Tides on McDowell | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Bella Vista Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $826 |
| The Axis on Mcdowell | Apply today and we will WAIVE your admin Fee | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Desert Wind | STOP FIGHTING OVER THE THERMOSTAT! CONTROL YOUR... | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Lynnwood Apartments | Dahlia-Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
| Gran jardin | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Melvin | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Phoenix, AZ
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Phoenix area is the $1.70 price per square foot B1 Platinum Model at Rise Encore in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Southwest Phoenix apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Melvin starting at $1,050 with a $1.40 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Encore | B1 Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Melvin | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Residences at Falcon Park | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Gran jardin | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Lynnwood Apartments | Dahlia-Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 3123 W Almeria Rd, Unit 3 | 3123 W Almeria Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Bella Vista Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 3121 W Almeria Rd, Unit 4 | 3121 W Almeria Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Desert Wind | STOP FIGHTING OVER THE THERMOSTAT! CONTROL YOUR... | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Los Vecinos Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.75 |
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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 $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Phoenix?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Phoenix is Los Vecinos Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Southwest Phoenix costs $1,093.
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 14 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 $590 which is $503 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Phoenix.
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