
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (12 Rentals)
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East Side Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side Phoenix?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Side Phoenix Studio Apartments | $1,032 | $699 | $1,460 |
East Side Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $868 | $2,972 |
East Side Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $899 | $3,660 |
East Side Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $1,538 | $2,541 |
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Cheapest Available East Side Phoenix Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Vista Village on Van Buren priced from $699. Coral Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable East Side Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vista Village on Van Buren | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Coral Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Legacy Crossing I & II | LG2 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $911 |
The Urban | E1 | Studio,1BA | $920 |
Summit on Thomas | S1 Renovated | Studio,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Phoenix, AZ
As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side Phoenix area is the $1.35 price per square foot The Cardinal Model at Nido 18 in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value East Side Phoenix apartment is the LG2 2 Bedroom Model at Legacy Crossing I & II starting at $911 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Nido 18 | The Cardinal | 3BR,3BA | $1.35 |
Legacy Crossing I & II | LG2 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Atrium Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
2501 E Culver St, Unit B | 2501 E Culver St | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Portola at Papago | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Monterra | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
The Landry on McDowell | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Fountain Oaks Apartments | BR-2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Spanish Place | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Casita Robles Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Phoenix Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Side Phoenix?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side Phoenix is under $1,103.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side Phoenix?
The cheapest apartment in East Side Phoenix is Vista Village on Van Buren which is listed at $868, while the average apartment in East Side Phoenix costs $1,840.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side Phoenix?
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 15 regular apartments in East Side Phoenix 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 East Side Phoenix?
Cheap apartments in East Side Phoenix have an average cost of $233 which is $1,607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Phoenix.
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