
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $734 (43 Rentals)
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inHabit on 7th

Seventh

The Palmer

1340 E Missouri Ave

810 E Colter St, Unit Apt 14

Onyx Uptown PHX

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Madison Villas

920 E Colter St

Revival Midtown NEW

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Market & Main

The Parker

Echo Biltmore

One Camelback

1701 E Colter St
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Bethany at Midtown

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Vertu

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Tropicana

400 on Pasadena

Tamarack

Collins Off Colter II

Medlock West

The Trend at 51

721 E Montebello Ave

San Merida
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The Harper

The Collins

Saxony

5115 N 12th St

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5135 N 10th St
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Rezide at Uptown

Town Home Living
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Phoenix Studio Apartments | $1,425 | $734 | $2,200 |
| Uptown Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $818 | $4,100 |
| Uptown Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,515 | $999 | $6,200 |
| Uptown Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,584 | $2,015 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 43 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 Vertu priced from $799. Collins off Colter* has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $818. Here are the most affordable Uptown Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertu | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Collins off Colter* | A1 - Phase l | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
| Bethany at Midtown | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Seventh | S1 Gold | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| inHabit on 7th | ABIDE | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| The Palmer | A2 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Collins Off Colter II | A4 - Phase ll | 1BR,1BA | $1,132 |
| Tropicana | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| The Trend at 51 | Patina | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| San Merida | Sienna | 2BR,2BA | $1,262 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Phoenix, AZ
As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Phoenix area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Town Home Living in the in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Uptown Phoenix apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Skylar Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Encanto 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Home Living | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Skylar Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Collins off Colter* | C1 - Phase l | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| The Collins | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Madison Villas | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| San Merida | Capri | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Tropicana | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Bethany at Midtown | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Palmer | A2 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Vertu | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
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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 $1,262.
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 $818, while the average apartment in Uptown Phoenix costs $1,951.
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.
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