
Cheap Apartments for Rent near San Carlos, AZ from $800 (40 Rentals)
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Golden Sands Resorts

Mountain View Apartments

Saguaro Gardens

Roundhouse Resort

Casa Blanca Apartments

Florence Park Apartments

Tecoma Square
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The Aster at Mountain Vista

Hampton East

Sage Mesa 55+ Active Adult
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HUE97

Acero Harvest Station

Hampton Meridian

The Havenly Superstition

Mountain Park Townhomes

Village at San Tan

The One at Signal Butte
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Vlux at Queen Creek

145 Stewart St

3722 N South Dakota Ave

Sunset Vista Estates

211 Desoto St

Cabana Southern Apartments

The Landmark
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227 S Ave B

Sonoma Valley

1879 W Peppertree Dr

1879 Peppertree Dr

The Falls at Crismon Commons

Verge

1041 S Matilda St

2108 S Nelson Dr
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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 | $1,518 | $1,050 | $1,629 |
| San Carlos 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $925 | $5,292 |
| San Carlos 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $870 | $3,316 |
| San Carlos 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,267 | $998 | $4,453 |
| San Carlos 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,434 | $1,956 | $3,009 |
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Cheapest Available San Carlos Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Carlos, AZ is a 2 Beds unit found at Timberstone Apartments in the Torreon neighborhood priced from $870. Golden Sands Resorts in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Carlos apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberstone Apartments | Two Bedroom/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $870 |
| Golden Sands Resorts | Golden Sands 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Mountain View Apartments | 112 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Saguaro Gardens | 2 Bedroom Holding Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Casa Blanca Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,2BA | $1,095 |
| Florence Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,100 |
| Sunset Vista Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Cabana Southern Apartments | A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,207 |
| Sonoma Valley | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,325 |
| Avilla Bella Camino | The Alcove | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Carlos, AZ and Nearby
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Carlos area is the $1.36 price per square foot Acacia Model at Ironwood Station in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value San Carlos apartment is the Atlas Model at The Nexus at Bella Vista starting at $2,045 with a $1.54 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironwood Station | Acacia | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
| The Nexus at Bella Vista | Atlas | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| HUE97 | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1.39 |
| Mountain Park Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Sonoma Valley | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Timberstone Apartments | Two Bedroom/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Saguaro Gardens | 2 Bedroom Holding Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Florence Park Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Sunset Vista Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Casa Blanca Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,2BA | $1.57 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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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 The One at Signal Butte listed at $1,529.
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 $870 at Timberstone Apartments.
What is the most affordable San Carlos Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Carlos Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Timberstone Apartments and starts from $998.
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