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Bell Mirage Estates
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Mirage Estates

16629 N Greasewood StSurprise, AZ 85378

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property at 6201 W Olive Ave

6201 W Olive Ave

GlendaleAZ85302

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property at 5740 N 59th Ave

5740 N 59th Ave

GlendaleAZ85301
property at 8344 N 67th Ave

8344 N 67th Ave

GlendaleAZ85302

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property at 9350 N 67th Ave

9350 N 67th Ave

PeoriaAZ85345

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Northwest Outlying, Surprise, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Outlying Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Outlying area of Phoenix, AZ is a 2 Beds unit found at Centerline on Glendale Phase II priced from $694. Chateau Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Northwest Outlying apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Centerline on Glendale Phase IIB12BR,1BA$694
Chateau Gardens Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$699
Stillwater ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$785
Spectra WestA11BR,1BA$793
Arches Apartment Homes1 Bed / 1 Bath Classic1BR,1BA$822
Olive TreeA11BR,1BA$825
Bingham BlocksS1Studio,1BA$825
Park at 55th1x1A1BR,1BA$831
Park Villas2x12BR,1BA$849
Solmere PhoenixS1Studio,1BA$873

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Outlying, AZ

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Outlying 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 Northwest Outlying apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Place on 51st starting at $1,699 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the North Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Outlying apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8566 W Cinnabar Ave85665BR,3BA$1.13
The Place on 51stTwo Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.23
Fountain PalmsMediterranean2BR,2BA$1.36
Park Villas3x23BR,2BA$1.29
Sierra VerdeC2BR,2BA$1.33
Steeple Chase3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath Townhomes3BR,2.5BA$1.37
The Villas At Camelback CrossingB22BR,2BA$1.24
Woodridge Manor2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.20
6641 W Ocotillo Rd, Unit #2026641 W Ocotillo Rd2BR,1BA$1.33
Glendale West1x1 BR1BR,1BA$1.29

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Northwest Outlying, Surprise, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Northwest Outlying, Surprise, and the greater Phoenix area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Outlying Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Outlying?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Outlying is under $873.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Outlying?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Outlying is Spectra West which is listed at $793, while the average apartment in Northwest Outlying costs $17,799.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Outlying?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 339 regular apartments in Northwest Outlying that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northwest Outlying?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Outlying have an average cost of $504 which is $17,295 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Outlying.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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