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

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Hillcrest Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Arms

1908 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Sun Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Terrace

1709 N 25th PlPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Bella Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vista

621 N 30th PlPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Phoenix's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Phoenix and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Andrew Jollett

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32 North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

32 North

1916 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Aztec Villa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aztec Villa Apartments

4001 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
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East Side Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Village on Van BurenStudioStudio,1BA$699
Coral GardensStudioStudio,1BA$899
Legacy Crossing I & IILG2 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$911
The UrbanE1Studio,1BA$920
Summit on ThomasS1 RenovatedStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nido 18The Cardinal3BR,3BA$1.35
Legacy Crossing I & IILG2 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Atrium Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.59
2501 E Culver St, Unit B2501 E Culver St1BR,1BA$1.39
Portola at PapagoB22BR,1BA$1.53
MonterraA61BR,1BA$1.41
The Landry on McDowellTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
Fountain Oaks ApartmentsBR-2x12BR,1BA$1.80
Spanish Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.87
Casita Robles Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #107

Among neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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