Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (179 Rentals)

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East Side, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Vista Village on Van Buren priced from $699. Omnia on Thomas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $794. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Village on Van BurenStudioStudio,1BA$699
Omnia on ThomasCoronadoStudio,1BA$794
Sunset Sound Studio ApartmentsSTUStudio,1BA$795
Kinley at BiltmoreS1Studio,1BA$834
Valencia ParkCoronado1BR,1BA$845
The Loreto ApartmentsJunior StudioStudio,1BA$859
Papago Gardens ApartmentsSantorini Villas - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$896
Cactus CanyonOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$899
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$899
Coral GardensStudioStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, AZ

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side 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 apartment is the B2 Townhome Model at Parq at East Arcadia starting at $1,545 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nido 18The Cardinal3BR,3BA$1.35
Parq at East ArcadiaB2 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Legacy Crossing I & IILG2 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Papago Crossing2x2 Reno2BR,2BA$1.46
Cactus CanyonTwo Bedroom - Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.26
New Horizons2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
2501 E Culver St, Unit B2501 E Culver St1BR,1BA$1.39
The CoronadoTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.41
Camelback CourtyardTwo Bedroom/ one and a Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.34
MonterraA61BR,1BA$1.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Phoenix. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the East Side Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side is under $899.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Side is Valencia Park which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in East Side costs $4,639.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side?

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 59 regular apartments in East Side 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?

Cheap apartments in East Side have an average cost of $108 which is $4,531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

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