Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Second Street Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $735 (45 Rentals)

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property at 436 W Clark St
$995
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436 W Clark St

MesaAZ85201
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The Julia
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$1,107 - $1,907

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Base Rent$1,107 - $1,907

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 10

The Julia

546 S Country Club DrMesa, AZ 85210
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property at 420 W Clark St
$1,149
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420 W Clark St

MesaAZ85201
property at 930 N Mesa Dr
$1,175 - $1,595
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930 N Mesa Dr

MesaAZ85201
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Cimarron Apartments
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$1,220 - $1,315

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Base Rent$1,220 - $1,315

Total Monthly Price$1,220 - $1,315
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 28

Cimarron Apartments

151 E 1st StMesa, AZ 85201
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Vivo Mesa
Studio Apartments

Vivo Mesa

250 W Main StMesa, AZ 85201
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Cabrillo Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cabrillo Pointe

522 W 9th PlMesa, AZ 85201
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The Bronte East
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bronte East

325 W 5th StMesa, AZ 85201
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Hampton Court
Studio Apartments

Hampton Court

426 W 9th StMesa, AZ 85201
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property at 563 N Cherry
$1,050
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563 N Cherry

MesaAZ85201
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La Cascada
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Cascada

441 N LesueurMesa, AZ 85203
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Sun View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun View

435 E 2nd StMesa, AZ 85203
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The Monterey
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Monterey

241 E 1st AveMesa, AZ 85210
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Melody on Main
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Melody on Main

145 E Main StMesa, AZ 85201
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The Davenport
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Davenport

633 W 1st AveMesa, AZ 85210
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1st Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

1st Avenue

707 W 1st AveMesa, AZ 85210
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West Second Street, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Second Street Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Second Street area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sonoran Palms priced from $849. Sunrise on the Rail has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable West Second Street apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sonoran PalmsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Sunrise on the Rail1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
PennytreeS1Studio,1BA$900
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$1,000
The Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,100
The Monterey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Forge TowerA21BR,1BA$1,199
Residences on First1x11BR,1BA$1,250
2nd Ave CommonsJade2BR,1BA$1,291

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Second Street, AZ

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Second Street area is the $1.64 price per square foot 15 E 2nd Ave Model at 15 E 2nd Ave, Unit 1 in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value West Second Street apartment is the 2x1 U Model at Madison starting at $1,400 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Second Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
15 E 2nd Ave, Unit 115 E 2nd Ave2BR,1BA$1.64
Madison2x1 U2BR,1BA$1.30
Club 715 Apartments2x2 U2BR,2BA$1.54
15 E 2nd Ave, Unit 15 E 2nd Ave #215 E 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
2nd Ave CommonsAmethyst2BR,2BA$2.09
Sunrise on the Rail2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.35
Residences on First1x11BR,1BA$1.89
The Monterey1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.88
Park VillageA1-6301BR,1BA$1.59
530 N Drew St W, Unit Front Unit530 N Drew St W1BR,1BA$2.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Second Street Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Second Street?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Second Street is under $1,291.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Second Street?

The cheapest apartment in West Second Street is Sunrise on the Rail which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in West Second Street costs $1,355.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Second Street?

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 2 regular apartments in West Second Street that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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