Phoenix/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 18, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in Central City, Phoenix 1221 E. Portland St. | Photo: Zumper

Apartment hunting on a budget can be challenging. So what does an affordable rent on a rental in Central City look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

According to Walk Score's assessment, the neighborhood is very walkable, is convenient for biking and has good transit options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,006, compared to a $950 one-bedroom median for Phoenix as a whole.

A look at local listings in Central City via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide offers an overview of what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Phoenix neighborhood.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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328 N. 11th Place

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Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 328 N. 11th Place, which, at 600 square feet, is going for $900/month.

Expect to find air conditioning and a ceiling fan in the unit. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(See the full listing here.)

1346 E. Willetta St.

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Then there's this 695-square-foot rental with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1346 E. Willetta St., listed at $950/month.

The unit comes with quartz countertops, air conditioning and a ceiling fan. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the listing here.)

1221 E. Portland St.

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Check out this 625-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom townhouse at 1221 E. Portland St., also listed at $950/month.

The building has on-site laundry. Pets are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(Here's the listing.)

2916 E. Monroe St.

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This studio apartment, situated at 2916 E. Monroe St., is listed for $702/month for its 244 square feet.

Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the listing here.)


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