Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $899 (54 Rentals)

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Darwin Apartments
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$1,225 - $1,425
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$1,110 - $1,550

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Darwin Apartments

2930 N 35th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Sunrise Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Villas

4141-4142 N 45th PlPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Catalina Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Catalina Apartments

3001 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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The Marlowe
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Marlowe

2950 N 46th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Desert Sunshine 3
1 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Sunshine 3

3201 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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32 Arcadia
1 Bedroom Apartments

32 Arcadia

3211 E Pinchot AvePhoenix, AZ 85018
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Desert Oasis
1 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Oasis

2947 N 39th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Madison Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Apartments

3011 N 38th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Granada Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

3816 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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3525 E Pinchot Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3525 E Pinchot Ave

3525 E Pinchot AvePhoenix, AZ 85018
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Canberra
1 Bedroom Apartments

Canberra

2929 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Vara
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vara

2922 N 35th StPhoenix, AZ 85018

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34 Arcadia
1 Bedroom Apartments

34 Arcadia

2936 N 34th PlPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Element on 38th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Element on 38th

2929-2931 N 38th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Valle Monterosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Valle Monterosa

3747 E Monterosa StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Arcadia Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Flats

3101 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Retro on 32nd Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Retro on 32nd Street

3025 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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La Vie
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Vie

3221 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Arcadia Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Palms

4446 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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East Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

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Expert's Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for College Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Phoenix Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Phoenix?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Phoenix is under $961.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Phoenix is The Marlowe which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in East Phoenix costs $3,167.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 18 regular apartments in East 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 Phoenix?

Cheap apartments in East Phoenix have an average cost of $146 which is $3,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Phoenix.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ

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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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Experts Guide to the Top Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ for College Renters

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I never attended school in Phoenix. While living there for some time, I often longed to join in on the fun and adventure I saw students from a number of colleges in the area.

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A Phoenix Experts Relocation Guide: Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near Banner, ASU, & Amazon

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Phoenix has long been one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States. When I think about how much I’ve seen it change over the years, it’s no wonder so many young professionals flock to the area every year.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.