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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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 3 Beds unit found at Legacy Crossing I & II priced from $801. The Urban has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $831. Here are the most affordable East Side Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Crossing I & IILG2 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$801
The UrbanE3Studio,1BA$831
Coral GardensStudioStudio,1BA$899
Monterey VillageS1 | StudioStudio,1BA$930
Harbor View 2Remodeled ApartmentsStudio,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Phoenix, AZ

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side Phoenix area is the $1.54 price per square foot Nido 18 3 beds 3 baths Model at Nido 18 in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value East Side Phoenix apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Legacy Crossing I & II starting at $1,139 with a $0.97 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 18Nido 18 3 beds 3 baths3BR,3BA$1.54
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$0.97
The Clubhouse at Arcadia2x22BR,2BA$1.46
Atrium Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.59
2501 E Culver St, Unit B2501 E Culver St1BR,1BA$1.39
Portola at PapagoB12BR,1BA$1.53
Alanza PlaceBelmonte1BR,1BA$1.82
Fountain Oaks ApartmentsBR-2x12BR,1BA$1.80
The Landry on McDowellOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1.58
Casita Robles Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #119

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side Phoenix?

The cheapest apartment in East Side Phoenix is Coral Gardens which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in East Side Phoenix costs $1,949.

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 6 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 $145 which is $1,804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Phoenix.

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