
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Second Street Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (45 Rentals)
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26 W 6th Pl, Unit 1

Pennytree

448 N Lesueur

553 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Unit 202

Park Village

555 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Unit 202

555 W Rio Salado Pkwy

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The Julia
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449 N Drew St E, Unit 451

Forge Tower

325 S Pioneer

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Cimarron Apartments

Sunrise on the Rail

436 W Clark St

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Be Mesa

731 W Pepper Pl, Unit appt.2

Residences on Main
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Residences on First

Madison

2nd Ave Commons

Club 715

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The Grove on Main

ECO Mesa

231 N Robson

Vivo Mesa

Cabrillo Pointe
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703 W 1st Pl

The Bronte East

Hampton Court

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Metro at Downtown Mesa

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LaMar Apartments

450 W 6th St
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607 W Rio Salado Pkwy

La Cascada

Sun View

The Monterey

The Davenport

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1st Avenue

930 N Mesa Dr

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West Second Street, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Second Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Second Street Studio Apartments | $1,172 | $849 | $1,535 |
| West Second Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $849 | $2,359 |
| West Second Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $995 | $2,795 |
| West Second Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $1,750 | $2,000 |
| West Second Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,403 | $2,403 | $2,403 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Second Street Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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Cheapest Available West Second Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Second Street area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Sonoran Palms priced from $849. Pennytree has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable West Second Street apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoran Palms | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Pennytree | S1 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Oaks Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Park Village | A1-630 | 1BR,1BA | $1,088 |
| Forge Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,159 |
| Cimarron Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Sunrise on the Rail | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Monterey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Davenport | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Be Mesa | a10r | 1BR,1BA | $1,236 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Second Street, AZ
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Second Street area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2x1 U WD Model at Madison in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,465. The second greatest value West Second Street apartment is the 2x2 U Model at Club 715 starting at $1,399 with a $1.44 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 2x1 U WD | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Club 715 | 2x2 U | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| The Davenport | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| The Julia | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Sunrise on the Rail | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Be Mesa | a10a | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Residences on First | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| The Monterey | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Park Village | A1-630 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| The Oaks Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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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 $1,236.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Second Street?
The cheapest apartment in West Second Street is Sonoran Palms which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in West Second Street costs $2,403.
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 6 regular apartments in West Second Street 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 West Second Street?
Cheap apartments in West Second Street have an average cost of $283 which is $2,120 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Second Street.
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