Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $695 (79 Rentals)

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

2930 N 35th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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3416 N 44th St

PhoenixAZ85018

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Sunrise Villas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Villas

4141-4142 N 45th PlPhoenix, AZ 85018
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38 Arcadia
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

38 Arcadia

3234 N 38th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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32 Arcadia
1 Bedroom Apartments

32 Arcadia

3211 E Pinchot AvePhoenix, AZ 85018
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The Marlowe
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Marlowe

2950 N 46th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Carlton Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Court

5024 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85018
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34 Arcadia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

34 Arcadia

2936 N 34th PlPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Desert Sunshine 3
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Sunshine 3

3201 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Desert Oasis
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Oasis

2947 N 39th StPhoenix, AZ 85018

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Granada Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

3816 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Madison Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Apartments

3011 N 38th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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3525 E Pinchot Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3525 E Pinchot Ave

3525 E Pinchot AvePhoenix, AZ 85018
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Vara
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vara

2922 N 35th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Element on 38th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Element on 38th

2929-2931 N 38th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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36 Arcadia
2 Bedroom Apartments

36 Arcadia

3605 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Valle Monterosa
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Valle Monterosa

3747 E Monterosa StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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East Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

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 $700. Ava North & South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $797. Here are the most affordable East Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$700
Ava North & SouthAva South - S1Studio,1BA$797
3319 North 32nd Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
32 ArcadiaA11BR,1BA$825
Arcadia on 49thS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$861
Pecan Tree Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Senara ApartmentsE1 RenovatedStudio,1BA$900
San RivelloAlbaStudio,1BA$900
Cactus CanyonOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$949
Colonia1A1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Phoenix, AZ

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Phoenix area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2x1b Model at Arcadia 52 in the in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value East Phoenix apartment is the 2X2A Model at 4127 Arcadia starting at $1,499 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Camelback East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arcadia 522x1b2BR,1BA$1.46
4127 Arcadia2X2A2BR,2BA$1.58
Mode @ Arcadia2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.58
3219 E. Earll Drive (Urbana at Arcadia)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Cactus CanyonOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Catalina ApartmentsCatalina Apartments - 2021BR,1BA$1.42
Pecan Tree Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
Century ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.69
Colonia1B1BR,1BA$1.73
32 ArcadiaA11BR,1BA$1.72

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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.

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 $950.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Phoenix is 32 Arcadia which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in East Phoenix costs $1,150.

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 27 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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