
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Carlos, AZ from $800 (39 Rentals)
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Golden Sands Resorts

Roundhouse Resort

Mountain View Apartments

Saguaro Gardens

Florence Park Apartments

Tecoma Square

Madrean Vista

Village at San Tan
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The Aster at Mountain Vista

EVR Bella Vista

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HUE97

Sage Mesa 55+ Active Adult

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Acero Harvest Station

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Hampton Meridian

Villas on Superstition
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Mountain Park Townhomes

Hampton East

The One at Signal Butte

Casa Blanca Apartments

The Havenly Superstition

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Navona

118 W 5th Ave

Cabana Southern Apartments

The Landmark
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576 Garfield Ave

215 E Palo Verde Ln

210 E Mesa Dr

1879 W Peppertree Dr

1879 Peppertree Dr

Sonoma Valley

Sunset Vista Estates

Verge

The Falls at Crismon Commons
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479 W Geib Ave

1110 W Woodland Lake Rd

3611 N Michigan Ave
San Carlos, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Carlos?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Studio Apartments | $1,517 | $950 | $1,629 |
| San Carlos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $925 | $2,069 |
| San Carlos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,895 | $870 | $2,814 |
| San Carlos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $998 | $3,275 |
| San Carlos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $1,895 | $8,128 |
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Cheapest Available San Carlos Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Carlos, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Golden Sands Resorts in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $925. Mountain View Apartments in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Carlos apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sands Resorts | Golden Sands 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Mountain View Apartments | 112 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Saguaro Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Florence Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Cabana Southern Apartments | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,169 |
| The Landmark | DV_B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Cortland Mountain Vista | Crest | 1BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| Madrean Vista | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Village at San Tan | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,367 |
| The Aster at Mountain Vista | Turquoise | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Carlos, AZ and Nearby
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Carlos area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at The Reserve at Eastmark in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value San Carlos apartment is the Three Bedroom Large Model at Casa Blanca Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Carlos apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve at Eastmark | 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
| Casa Blanca Apartments | Three Bedroom Large | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Mountain Park Townhomes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| The Crest at Skyline | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Sonoma Valley | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Saguaro Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Florence Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| The Landmark | DV_B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| EVR Bella Vista | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Mountain View Apartments | 206 | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Carlos Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Carlos?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Carlos is at Cabana Southern Apartments listed at $1,169.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Carlos Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Carlos Apartment is $925 at Golden Sands Resorts.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Carlos Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Carlos is starting from $1,025 at Saguaro Gardens.
What is the most affordable San Carlos Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Carlos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Florence Park Apartments and starts from $1,100.
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