
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Vail, AZ from $600 (50 Rentals)
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109 S Crown Plaza

10450 S Cutting Horse Dr

13146 E Mineta Ridge Dr

497 S Douglas Wash Rd

13188 E Mesquite Flat Spring Dr

13691 E Pocketknife Dr

301 E Desert Haven Pl

13199 E Alley Spring Dr

13237 E Mesquite Flat Spring Dr
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9960 E Banister Dr

10229 E Calle Cadiz

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3246 S Winona Cir
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Vail, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Vail?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vail Studio Apartments | $798 | $649 | $1,070 |
| Vail 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,077 | $699 | $2,025 |
| Vail 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $862 | $2,193 |
| Vail 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $1,327 | $2,705 |
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Cheapest Available Vail Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Vail, AZ is a Studio unit found at Standard Raintree in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood priced from $649. Eastpointe in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $679. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Vail apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Raintree | Studio Silver | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Eastpointe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 26104 | 1BR,1BA | $679 |
| Catalina Ridge | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| Sunset Vista Apartments | 1x1D | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Verrano Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $703 |
| Elevate Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $719 |
| Canyon Creek | 1A | Studio | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Villa Del Sol | 1X1-L | 1BR,1BA | $729 |
| Villas las Naranjas | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Alterra Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $751 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vail, AZ and Nearby
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vail area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3C Model at Encantada La Estancia in the in the Rita Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Vail apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Pantano Vista starting at $2,095 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Dietz neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vail apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encantada La Estancia | 3C | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Pantano Vista | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Encantada Rita Ranch | 2D - Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Taylor Heights | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Hampton Park | C1: 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Pantano Villas Apartments | 2X2GUW | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Harrison Park | Arcadia | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Camino Seco Village | 1A | One Bedroom Loft-Style Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Brittany Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vail Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Vail?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Vail is at Standard Raintree listed at $649.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Vail Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Vail Apartment is $679 at Eastpointe.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Vail Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Vail is starting from $848 at Element on the Loop.
What is the most affordable Vail Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Vail Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villas las Naranjas and starts from $1,399.
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