Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willo Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (210 Rentals)

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property at 2032 W Adams St

2032 W Adams St

PhoenixAZ85009

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property at 1645 E Thomas Rd

1645 E Thomas Rd

PhoenixAZ85016

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property at 3623 N 5th Ave

3623 N 5th Ave

PhoenixAZ85013

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elevate at ThomasStudioStudio,1BA$700
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$717
2025 West Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$743
Spectra MidtownS2CStudio,1BA$749
AdaraD24BR,4BA$773
Osborn Place1 Bed - 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$775
The Loreto ApartmentsJunior StudioStudio,1BA$859
16th Ave ApartmentsStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$895
The DevonshireThe StudioStudio,1BA$899
Reflections On PortlandOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willo, AZ

As of September 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 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
U Apartments @ Melrose2x1 B1 R2BR,1BA$1.21
1401 W Clarendon Ave, Unit 21401 W Clarendon Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
The CoronadoTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.41
Playton Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Urbana at 11thTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Aura at Midtown1x1 714sf Partial1BR,1BA$1.46
McCarty on Monroe1 Bedroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.04
Tides on OsbornA11BR,1BA$1.43

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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 $899.

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 $2,469.

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 404 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 $464 which is $2,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Willo.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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