
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Vail, AZ from $600 (56 Rentals)
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10450 S Cutting Horse Dr

543 W Weldon St

14216 E Axle Dr

10833 S Camino San Clemente

12239 E Metz Dr

13199 E Alley Spring Dr

10450 S Cutting Horse Dr

13979 E Cheavront Loop

11268 S Weismann Dr
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14052 E Britzka St

10923 S Lake Gambusi Dr

10485 E Kingswood Dr

12528 E Caden Dr

11977 E Chamrod Dr

11020 E Pima Creek Dr

2440 E calle Bacardi

14037 E Cariole St

731 S Ramsay Pollard Pl

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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 | $762 | $649 | $1,001 |
| Vail 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,099 | $649 | $2,109 |
| Vail 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $838 | $2,299 |
| Vail 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,907 | $1,297 | $2,989 |
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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. Sunset Vista Apartments in the Terra Del Sol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $669. 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 |
| Sunset Vista Apartments | 1X1U | 1BR,1BA | $669 |
| Eastpointe | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 28120 | 1BR,1BA | $679 |
| Sunflower Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Catalina Ridge | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Verrano Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $703 |
| Alterra Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $744 |
| Villas las Naranjas | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Green Leaf At Broadway | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Element on the Loop | Haven | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vail, AZ and Nearby
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Vail area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Upstairs Model at CopperHill in the in the Terra Del Sol neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Vail apartment is the B1: 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Hampton Park starting at $1,066 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Broadway Pantano East 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| CopperHill | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Upstairs | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Hampton Park | B1: 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Brittany Court | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Harrison Park | Arcadia | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Camino Seco Village | 1A | One Bedroom Loft-Style Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Pantano Villas Apartments | 1X1GUW | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Element on the Loop | Retreat | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Tucson East | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 50179 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Green Leaf At Broadway | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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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 $669 at Sunset Vista Apartments.
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 $838 at Canyon Creek.
What is the most affordable Vail Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Vail Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hampton Park and starts from $1,297.
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