
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (21 Rentals)
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Seventh Apartments

Collins Off Colter II

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Uptown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown Phoenix?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown Phoenix Studio Apartments | $1,198 | $692 | $1,859 |
Uptown Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $890 | $2,222 |
Uptown Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $1,210 | $3,299 |
Uptown Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,622 | $3,622 | $3,622 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Uptown Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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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 Studio unit found at Collins off Colter* priced from $522. Bethany at Midtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Uptown Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Collins off Colter* | S1 - Phase l | Studio,1BA | $522 |
Bethany at Midtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Seventh Apartments | e10a | Studio,1BA | $809 |
Collins Off Colter II | A2 - Phase ll | 1BR,1BA | $916 |
The Arcos | Studio | Studio,1BA | $959 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Phoenix, AZ
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Phoenix area is the $1.52 price per square foot B3 - Phase ll Model at Collins Off Colter II in the in the Central Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,517. The second greatest value Uptown Phoenix apartment is the Sienna Model at Melrose Villas starting at $1,575 with a $1.79 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Collins Off Colter II | B3 - Phase ll | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Melrose Villas | Sienna | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
Revival Midtown NEW | B1 NY | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Tamarack | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Vertu | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Saxony | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
The Palmer | A2 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
The Arcos | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.71 |
Collins off Colter* | A1 - Phase l | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Bethany at Midtown | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,299.
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 $890, while the average apartment in Uptown Phoenix costs $3,622.
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 6 regular apartments in Uptown Phoenix that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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