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Pacifica Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacifica Manor

266-274 S 6th AveYuma, AZ 85364
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Vistara Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vistara Apartments

655 E 17th StYuma, AZ 85364
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Adobe Casitas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adobe Casitas

2681 S Virginia DrYuma, AZ 85364
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Yuma, AZ

Pricing Updated: 06/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Yuma, AZ area range in price from $700 to $2,400 with an overall median price of $1,391. The three Yuma neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Foothills Country Club Estates at $850, Camino Real at $700, and Mesa Heights at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Yuma Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Foothills Country Club Estates$912$8501
Camino Real$1,180$70015
Mesa Heights$1,180$70015
Sanguinetti Manor$1,180$70015
San Marcos Villas$1,180$70012
Brentwood Estates$1,187$70015
Westridge Estates$1,187$70015
Big Curve$1,275$70028
La Verne Terrace$1,275$70031
Old Town District$1,275$70033

Cheapest Available Yuma Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Yuma, AZ is a Studio unit found at Beach Club Apartments in the West View neighborhood priced from $725. El Encanto in the West View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Yuma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beach Club ApartmentsSuper StudioStudio,1BA$725
El EncantoStudioStudio,1BA$835
13250Loth2x12BR,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yuma, AZ

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Yuma area is the $0.94 price per square foot 1440 Model at Desert View Villas in the in the Cielo Verde neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Yuma apartment is the Two Bed- Downstairs Model at Pacana Park starting at $1,300 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the West View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Yuma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Desert View Villas14403BR,2.5BA$0.94
Pacana ParkTwo Bed- Downstairs2BR,1BA$1.04
Villa NuevaThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.14
Terracina ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Villa SerenaThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.42
La MiradaThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.33
13250Loth2x12BR,1BA$1.10
River ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.64
Hayden SquareThe VerdeStudio ,1BA$1.83
Beach Club ApartmentsSuper StudioStudio ,1BA$1.73

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Yuma Overview

One of the jewels of the desert southwest, Yuma, AZ is one of the most popular places for people to live in the region. The dry, warm weather is attractive to numerous people as are the friendly residents of the local area. For this reason, many people are flocking to live in apartments in Yuma, AZ. Anyone who is looking for Yuma apartments should take note of a few important points about the city!

Why live in Yuma, AZ?

For those who are looking to live in apartments in Yuma, AZ, there are a few major draws to the local area. First, there is warm weather in Yuma, AZ. In addition, it is mostly a dry heat, which cuts down on the amount that people sweat. In addition, there are plenty of employment opportunities in Yuma, AZ.  This is another major draw. Finally, there is a lot to do when it comes to the outdoors in Yuma, AZ. These are a few of the major reasons why people love to live in Yuma, AZ.

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Getting Around Yuma, AZ

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44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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16 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Yuma Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Yuma?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Yuma is under $1,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Yuma?

The cheapest apartment in Yuma is El Encanto which is listed at $973, while the average apartment in Yuma costs $1,391.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Yuma?

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 96 regular apartments in Yuma 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 Yuma?

Cheap apartments in Yuma have an average cost of $424 which is $967 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Yuma.

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