Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (42 Rentals)

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Collins off Colter*
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$759 - $3,371
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$759 - $3,371

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Collins off Colter*

5128 N 15th StPhoenix, AZ 85014
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$1,295 - $2,500

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1701 E Colter St

PhoenixAZ85016
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Peak 16
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$1,447 - $2,285
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Peak 16

5151 N 16th StPhoenix, AZ 85016
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Broadstone 7th Street
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$1,623 - $3,223
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Broadstone 7th Street

5727 N 7th StPhoenix, AZ 85014
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1701 E Colter St, Unit 221

1701 E Colter St
PhoenixAZ85016
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Bonfire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bonfire Apartments

529-530 E Mariposa StPhoenix, AZ 85012
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Bethany at Midtown
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bethany at Midtown

525 E Bethany Home RdPhoenix, AZ 85012
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Vertu
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vertu

1212 E Bethany Home RdPhoenix, AZ 85014
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Tropicana
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tropicana

321 W Medlock DrPhoenix, AZ 85013
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400 on Pasadena
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 on Pasadena

400 W Pasadena AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Tamarack
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tamarack

345 W Pasadena AvePhoenix, AZ 85013

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Medlock West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Medlock West

320-330 W Medlock DrPhoenix, AZ 85013
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Uptown 18
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown 18

325-327 W Pasadena AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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The Harper
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Harper

321 W Pasadena AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Saxony
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Saxony

301 W Medlock DrPhoenix, AZ 85013
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The Trend at 51
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Trend at 51

1615 E Georgia AvePhoenix, AZ 85016
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5115 N 12th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5115 N 12th St

5115 N 12th StPhoenix, AZ 85014

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Rezide at Uptown
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rezide at Uptown

1420 E Bethany Home RdPhoenix, AZ 85014

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Cheapest Available Uptown Phoenix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Collins off Colter* priced from $799. Bethany at Midtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Uptown Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collins off Colter*A1 - Phase l1BR,1BA$799
Bethany at MidtownOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
The PalmerE1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$950
Luna Bear ArcosStudioStudio,1BA$999
inHabit on 7thABIDEStudio,1BA$999
Collins Off Colter IIB3 - Phase ll2BR,1BA$1,132
VertuA11BR,1BA$1,225
San MeridaSienna2BR,2BA$1,262
The Trend at 51PatinaStudio,1BA$1,310
The Parker1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Phoenix, AZ

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Phoenix area is the $1.16 price per square foot D1 - Phase ll Model at Collins Off Colter II in the in the Central Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Uptown Phoenix apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at The Carlyle Apartment Homes starting at $1,645 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Central Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Collins Off Colter IID1 - Phase ll3BR,2BA$1.16
The Carlyle Apartment Homes2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.41
Town Home Living2x22BR,2BA$1.65
San MeridaSienna2BR,2BA$1.44
Madison Villas2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.66
The Parker1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Bethany at MidtownOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Luna Bear ArcosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.78
Collins off Colter*A1 - Phase l1BR,1BA$1.48
VertuStudioStudio ,1BA$1.80

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Uptown Phoenix, Phoenix, and the greater Phoenix area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Phoenix Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown Phoenix?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown Phoenix is under $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown Phoenix?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Phoenix is Collins off Colter* which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Uptown Phoenix costs $2,907.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown 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 9 regular apartments in Uptown 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 Uptown Phoenix?

Cheap apartments in Uptown Phoenix have an average cost of $376 which is $2,531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Phoenix.

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