
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (44 Rentals)
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Prados Apartments at Arcadia

Senara Apartments

Parq on 50th Apartments

3016 N 37th St
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5215 E Thomas Rd

3949 E Earll Dr

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3101 N 32nd St

3445 E Earll Dr

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La Terraza

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Cactus Canyon

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3415 E Earll Dr

4127 Arcadia

3737 E Turney Ave
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3011 N 38th St
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East Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Phoenix?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Phoenix Studio Apartments | $1,102 | $799 | $2,371 |
East Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $920 | $3,154 |
East Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $1,150 | $3,650 |
East Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $1,850 | $4,834 |
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Cheapest Available East Phoenix Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Prados Apartments at Arcadia priced from $850. Senara Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable East Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Prados Apartments at Arcadia | S1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Senara Apartments | 0 bedroom, 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $930 |
Parq on 50th Apartments | Willow | Studio,1BA | $942 |
Arcadia on 49th | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $968 |
Canberra | A2 | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Arcadia Gardens | 0x1a | Studio,1BA | $989 |
Arcadia Haus | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Escondido Apartments | S1 Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
La Terraza | Alba | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
Ava North & South | Ava South - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Phoenix, AZ
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Phoenix area is the $1.80 price per square foot The Campbell Model at Novella at Arcadia in the in the Camelback East neighborhood starting from $3,199. The second greatest value East Phoenix apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Ara Residences starting at $3,130 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Novella at Arcadia | The Campbell | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.80 |
Ara Residences | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.78 |
Ingleside | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Parq at East Arcadia | B2 Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
Park Paloma | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
Arcadia 52 | 2x1b | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Estilo | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
The Palms | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Cactus Canyon | One Bedroom-One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Vara | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including East Phoenix, Phoenix, and the greater Phoenix area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the East Phoenix Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $1,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Phoenix?
The cheapest apartment in East Phoenix is Senara Apartments which is listed at $970, while the average apartment in East Phoenix costs $2,264.
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 23 regular apartments in East Phoenix that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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