
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $725 (6 Rentals)


4620 W McDowell Rd

The Axis on Mcdowell
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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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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 Tides on McDowell which is listed at $825, 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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