
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 85048 ZIP Code of Phoenix, AZ from $300 (36 Rentals)
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San Riva At The Foothills

16013 S Desert Foothills Pkwy

16013 S Desert Foothills Pkwy, Unit Apt 2014

3830 E Lakewood Pky E, Unit 1119

Liv Ahwatukee

3830 E Lakewood Pkwy E

3830 E Lakewood Pkwy W

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Arbor Village

4200 E Raven Rd

220 E Beth Dr, Unit Master Bedroom

Palms at South Mountain

The Pointe at South Mountain

Carlyle at South Mountain

Array South Mountain

3511 E Baseline Rd

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Serafina at South Mountain
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Rockledge Fairways

Haven at South Mountain Apartments

Lore South Mountain

Sol38 by Liv

The Quinn Apartments

San Melia

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Sierra Foothills

Mountain Park Ranch

Carlyle Townhomes
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San Paulo

813 E Siesta Dr

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Mountainside

Vista Sureno

3434 E Baseline Rd

Rancho Ladera

Pacific Bay Club

Arboretum at South Mountain

San Paseo
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 85048?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85048 Studio Apartments | $1,332 | $950 | $2,239 |
| 85048 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $1,099 | $3,001 |
| 85048 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,651 | $1,246 | $3,432 |
| 85048 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,277 | $1,655 | $6,496 |
| 85048 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,091 | $2,795 | $8,536 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 85048 ZIP Code Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in 85048?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in 85048 is at Imprint listed at $2,338.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 85048 Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 85048 Apartment is $2,420 at Adams Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 85048 Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 85048 is starting from $2,825 at Adams Village.
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