Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (36 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Uptown Phoenix area of Phoenix.

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Bonfire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bonfire Apartments

529-530 E Mariposa StPhoenix, AZ 85012
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Villa Jay Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Jay Apartments

5725 N 8th PlPhoenix, AZ 85014
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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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The Arcos
Studio Apartments

The Arcos

1637 E Missouri AvePhoenix, AZ 85016
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123 Missouri
Studio Apartments

123 Missouri

123 W Missouri AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Tropicana
1 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tamarack

345 W Pasadena AvePhoenix, AZ 85013

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Medlock West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Medlock West

320-330 W Medlock DrPhoenix, AZ 85013
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Uptown 18
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown 18

325-327 W Pasadena AvePhoenix, AZ 85013
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Saxony
1 Bedroom Apartments

Saxony

301 W Medlock DrPhoenix, AZ 85013

Uptown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Phoenix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Seventh priced from $704. Collins off Colter* has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Uptown Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SeventhStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$704
Collins off Colter*S15Studio,1BA$850
The PalmerA11BR,1BA$860
VertuStudioStudio,1BA$910
The ArcosStudioStudio,1BA$959
TropicanaA11BR,1BA$1,070
TamarackA11BR,1BA$1,140
Colter ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,199
Bethany at MidtownTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,199
Preston at BiltmoreS1.2Studio,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Phoenix, AZ

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Phoenix area is the $1.79 price per square foot Sienna Model at Melrose Villas in the in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Uptown Phoenix apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Colter Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
Melrose VillasSienna2BR,2BA$1.79
Colter ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
The Parker1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Citi on CamelbackA1RR1BR,1BA$1.81
TropicanaA11BR,1BA$1.40
TamarackA1R1BR,1BA$1.61
Bethany at MidtownTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.60
SaxonyOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Revival Midtown NEWA1 NY1BR,1BA$2.00
The ArcosStudioStudio ,1BA$1.71

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Uptown Phoenix Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,225.

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

The cheapest apartment in Uptown Phoenix is The Palmer which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in Uptown Phoenix costs $2,332.

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 31 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 $151 which is $2,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown Phoenix.

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