Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (173 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. Sunset Sound Studio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. 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
Sunset Sound Studio ApartmentsSTUStudio,1BA$795
Kinley at BiltmoreS1Studio,1BA$799
Omnia on ThomasCoronadoStudio,1BA$819
Valencia ParkCoronado1BR,1BA$820
The Loreto ApartmentsJunior StudioStudio,1BA$859
Coral GardensStudioStudio,1BA$899
Urban Walk ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$934
Senara Apartments0 bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$937
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$941

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, AZ

As of March 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3bd + Bonus Room / 2.5 bt Model at Gifford Groves in the in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the The Quail Model at Nido 18 starting at $1,750 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the South 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.
Gifford Groves3bd + Bonus Room / 2.5 bt3BR,2.5BA$1.47
Nido 18The Quail2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$0.80
Parq at East ArcadiaB2 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Cactus CanyonTwo Bedroom - Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.36
New Horizons2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
2501 E Culver St, Unit B2501 E Culver St1BR,1BA$1.39
The CoronadoTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.47
2320 N 51st Pl2320 N 51st PlStudio ,1BA$1.37
Palisade East1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #7

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Side is at Vista Village on Van Buren listed at $699.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $820 at Valencia Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side is starting from $899 at Vista Village on Van Buren.

What is the most affordable East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Legacy Crossing I & II and starts from $941.

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I'm Andrew, your ApartmHomeLiving.com local expert for Phoenix. My earliest memories of Phoenix date back to the mid-2000s when 2 of my sisters moved there (one for work and the other for school).

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