Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Tan Valley, AZ from $1,100 (128 Rentals)

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property at 1080 E Denim Trl

$850

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$850

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$850

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 25

1080 E Denim Trl

San Tan ValleyAZ85143
property at 4577 E Gagarinite Ln

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

4577 E Gagarinite Ln

San Tan ValleyAZ85143

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property at 4639 E Pinto Valley Rd

$1,690

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$1,690

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$1,690

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Now

4639 E Pinto Valley Rd

San Tan ValleyAZ85143

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property at 69 E Coral Bean Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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69 E Coral Bean Dr

San Tan ValleyAZ85143

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San Tan Valley, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Tan Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Tan Valley, AZ is a Studio unit found at Maxwell at Cooley Station in the South Phoenix neighborhood priced from $1,199. Williams Gateway Apartments in the South Phoenix neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Tan Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maxwell at Cooley StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Williams Gateway ApartmentsB1R2BR,1BA$1,299
The Premiere at EastmarkJaseStudio,1BA$1,304
Village at San Tan1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,367
EVR Bella Vista1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,378
The Crossing at Cooley Station1 Bed 1 Bath 721 SqFt (586 Net)1BR,1BA$1,407
Village Greens of Queen CreekPlan 11BR,1BA$1,412
Gateway at Cooley StationStudio-651Studio,1BA$1,414
Encantada Queen CreekThe Breton (A2)1BR,1BA$1,434
Amberlin Queen Creek 55+ Active AdultS2 - EmeraldStudio,1BA$1,439

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Tan Valley, AZ

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Tan Valley 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 Tan Valley apartment is the Ezra Model at The Nexus at Bella Vista starting at $1,990 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Tan Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at Eastmark3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.36
The Nexus at Bella VistaEzra4BR,2BA$1.27
MAA Sky ViewPolaris2BR,2BA$1.61
Encantada Queen CreekThe Dartmoor (A3)1BR,1BA$1.62
Vivace at Gateway PlaceFitzpatrick1BR,1BA$1.88
The Falls at Crismon Commons1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.81
Springs at Eastmark1 BR Haven Summit1BR,1BA$1.80
Acero Harvest StationCobalt1BR,1BA$1.80
Acero Hawes CrossingCambridge1BR,1BA$1.83
EVR Bella Vista1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Tan Valley, AZ

Ranked #67

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Tan Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Tan Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Tan Valley is at Maxwell at Cooley Station listed at $1,199.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Tan Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Tan Valley Apartment is $1,330 at Maxwell at Cooley Station.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Tan Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Tan Valley is starting from $1,299 at Williams Gateway Apartments.

What is the most affordable San Tan Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Tan Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springs at Eastmark and starts from $1,938.

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