
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willo Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (223 Rentals)
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Spectra Midtown

Adara

2025 West Apartment Homes

Omnia on Thomas

2417 West Campbell Ave

909 E Roosevelt St

Streamliner 16th

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Courtyard at Encanto Apartments

The Loreto Apartments

1214 W Roosevelt St

1209 E Adams St, Unit 2

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4126 N Longview Ave

1318 E Culver St

4401 N 12th St

1125 E Devonshire Ave
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1645 E Thomas Rd

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The Devonshire

1345 E Campbell Ave

126 N 10th Ave

343 W Portland St

1625 E Pinchot Ave

VB on 12th

The Onyx
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Ellis Midtown

4231 N 13th Pl

Ambassador West Apartments

121 N 12th Ave

1301 W Indian School Rd

417 N 18th Dr

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Playton Place

44 Monroe

1606 W Taylor St

209 N 16th Ave

Urbana on 12th

2202 W Devonshire Ave
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Willo, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Willo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willo Studio Apartments | $1,513 | $715 | $4,126 |
| Willo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $770 | $6,158 |
| Willo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $615 | $8,503 |
| Willo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $775 | $9,980 |
| Willo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $969 | $740 | $2,695 |
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There are currently 223 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Willo Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Willo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willo area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Spectra Midtown priced from $705. McCarty on Monroe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $717. Here are the most affordable Willo apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectra Midtown | S2C | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| McCarty on Monroe | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $717 |
| Adara | D2 | 4BR,4BA | $740 |
| Reflections On Portland | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| 2025 West Apartment Homes | S1 | Studio,1BA | $761 |
| Streamliner 16th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $807 |
| Courtyard at Encanto Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Osborn Place | 1 Bed - 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Omnia on Thomas | 0x1 350sf Reno | Studio,1BA | $861 |
| Palisade Park Aparments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willo, AZ
As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Willo area is the $1.47 price per square foot 69 E Columbus Ave Model at 69 E Columbus Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Encanto neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Willo apartment is the 1731 E Cheery Lynn Rd Model at 1731 E Cheery Lynn Rd, Unit 1731 Front starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Encanto neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 E Columbus Ave, Unit 1 | 69 E Columbus Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| 1731 E Cheery Lynn Rd, Unit 1731 Front | 1731 E Cheery Lynn Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 543 W Coronado Rd, Unit 1 | 543 W Coronado Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| ReNue Downtown Apartments | C - The Capitol - 60 | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Arioso City Lofts | Wabash | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| 62 W Culver St | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| U Apartments @ Melrose | 2x1 B1 R | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Portland Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| McCarty on Monroe | 1 Bedroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Palisade Park Aparments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Willo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Willo is under $889.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willo?
The cheapest apartment in Willo is McCarty on Monroe which is listed at $717, while the average apartment in Willo costs $2,599.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Willo?
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 1,515 regular apartments in Willo 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 Willo?
Cheap apartments in Willo have an average cost of $1,331 which is $1,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willo.
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