
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sun City, AZ from $900 (103 Rentals)
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16859 N 103rd Ave

Village at Pleasant River

12450 N Augusta Dr

La Fontaine at Sun City

16863 N 103rd Ave

13066 N 100th Dr

10005 W Pleasant Valley Rd

10351 W Peoria Ave

10643 W Snead Dr
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11838 N Sun Valley Dr

10831 W Deanne Dr

11013 N 110th Dr

11221 N 103rd Ave

11014 W Cheryl Dr

10049 W Oakmont Dr

13035 N 111th Ave

14950 W Mountain View Blvd

13806 N Buccaneer Way

13227 N 99th Dr
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10144 W Cheryl Dr

10528 W Tumblewood Dr

10654 W Alabama Ave

7944 W Charter Oak Rd

7944 W Charter Oak Rd

7944 W Charter Oak Rd

Visions

Streamliner 87th

11328 N 89th Dr

The Fountains at Lake Pleasant
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Country Village

12221 W Bell Rd, Unit 164

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Moxi

Youngtown Flats

The Tallows at Peoria

Acacia at Youngtown

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The Flats at Peoria

12231 N 112th Ln
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12847 N 113th Ave

9151 W Greenway Rd, Unit 205

Vue Park West

12221 W Bell Rd

12221 W Bell Rd

14005 N Palm St

9231 N 99th Ave

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Sun City, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sun City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Sun City Studio Apartments | $1,151 | $990 | $1,499 |
| Cheap Sun City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,378 | $999 | $2,529 |
| Cheap Sun City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $1,075 | $8,148 |
| Cheap Sun City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,101 | $1,505 | $3,621 |
| Cheap Sun City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $1,679 | $1,905 |
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Cheapest Available Sun City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sun City, AZ is a Studio unit found at Visions in the Deer Valley neighborhood priced from $940. The Fountains at Lake Pleasant in the Deer Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sun City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visions | Energy Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| The Fountains at Lake Pleasant | La Jolla` | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Country Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Youngtown Flats | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Moxi | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| The Tallows at Peoria | B1 Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Streamliner 87th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,079 |
| Acacia at Youngtown | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,087 |
| Casa del Rio | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $1,088 |
| The Flats at Peoria | Prescott I | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sun City, AZ
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sun City area is the $1.13 price per square foot 8566 Model at 8566 W Cinnabar Ave in the in the The Preserve at Cibola Vista neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Sun City apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Bella Olivia starting at $2,299 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Yucca District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sun City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8566 W Cinnabar Ave | 8566 | 5BR,3BA | $1.13 |
| Bella Olivia | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| La Fontaine at Sun City | Palo Verde | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Village On Greenway | OPEN HOUSE | Luxurious First-Floor 2-Bed, 2-Bat... | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Bell Mirage Estates | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| Steeple Chase | 2 Bedroom and 2 1/2 Bath Townhomes | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
| Desert Harbor Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Peoria Grand Apartments | 2x1A | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Fountains at Lake Pleasant | Santa Fe | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| The Tallows at Peoria | B1 Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sun City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sun City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sun City is at Visions listed at $940.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sun City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sun City Apartment is $999 at The Fountains at Lake Pleasant.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sun City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sun City is starting from $1,075 at The Tallows at Peoria.
What is the most affordable Sun City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sun City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Acacia at Youngtown and starts from $1,505.
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