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property at 1645 E Thomas Rd

1645 E Thomas Rd

PhoenixAZ85016

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property at 833 E Turney Ave

833 E Turney Ave

PhoenixAZ85014

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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 Elevate at Thomas priced from $700. Spectra Midtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Willo apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate at ThomasStudioStudio,1BA$700
Spectra MidtownS2CStudio,1BA$705
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$717
Reflections On PortlandOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$749
AdaraD24BR,4BA$750
2025 West Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$788
Omnia on Thomas0x1 370sf ClassicStudio,1BA$799
Palisade Park Aparments1x1 WD1BR,1BA$839
The Loreto ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$848
The ContinentalStudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willo, AZ

As of November 13, 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 Three Bedroom Two Bathroom 1294 Sq Ft With Atta... Model at San Mateo Townhomes starting at $2,003 with a $1.55 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
69 E Columbus Ave, Unit 169 E Columbus Ave3BR,2BA$1.47
San Mateo TownhomesThree Bedroom Two Bathroom 1294 Sq Ft With Atta...3BR,2BA$1.55
62 W Culver StOne bed1BR,1BA$1.00
ReNue Downtown ApartmentsB - The Ballpark2BR,2BA$1.51
U Apartments @ Melrose2x1 B1 R2BR,1BA$1.04
Urbana at 11thTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Ellis Midtown1x11BR,1BA$1.57
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.04
Tides on OsbornA21BR,1BA$1.38
Aspire Camelback - Aspire PreservePreserve - 1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.56

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A Phoenix Expert's Relocation Guide: Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near Banner, ASU, & Amazon

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Expert's Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for College Renters

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $875.

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 $2,500.

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 965 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 $1,194 which is $1,306 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willo.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ

Written by: Andrew Jollett

I'm Andrew, your ApartmHomeLiving.com local expert for Phoenix. My earliest memories of Phoenix date back to the mid-2000s when 2 of my sisters moved there (one for work and the other for school).

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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