Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willo Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (202 Rentals)

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Willo, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Willo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willo area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Omnia on Thomas priced from $675. Elevate at Thomas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Willo apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Omnia on Thomas0x1 370sf ClassicStudio,1BA$675
Elevate at ThomasStudioStudio,1BA$700
La Buena Vida1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$717
2025 West Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$747
Spectra MidtownS2CStudio,1BA$749
The Studio on 12th StreetstudiosStudio,1BA$799
Courtyard at Encanto ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$806
AdaraC23BR,3BA$825
The Loreto ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$848

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willo, AZ

As of July 26, 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 C - The Capitol - 60 Model at ReNue Downtown Apartments starting at $1,658 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
69 E Columbus Ave, Unit 169 E Columbus Ave3BR,2BA$1.47
ReNue Downtown ApartmentsC - The Capitol - 603BR,2BA$1.51
The CoronadoTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.36
60 at Melrose2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.56
3635 N 15th Ave, Unit C3635 N 15th Ave2BR,1BA$1.37
Playton Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.58
1746 E Virginia Ave, Unit 21746 E Virginia Ave2BR,1BA$1.35
The Heritage Apartment Homes1A1BR,1BA$1.63
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.04
La Buena Vida1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Willo, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #8

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Phoenix. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Willo Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $848.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Willo?

The cheapest apartment in Willo is La Buena Vida which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Willo costs $2,360.

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 377 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 $451 which is $1,909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willo.

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