Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (55 Rentals)
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3025 N 32nd St

3415 N 43rd Pl, Unit 3415 n 43rd Place

Prados Apartments at Arcadia

3949 E Earll Dr

Ava North & South

Arcadia Villa Apartments

3445 E Earll Dr

La Terraza

Senara Apartments

5215 E Thomas Rd

Arcadia Gardens

3101 N 32nd St

32 Arcadia

Darwin Apartments

3646 E Montecito Ave

2950 N 46th St

Escondido Apartments

Colonia

3415 E Earll Dr

3219 E Earll Dr

Parq at East Arcadia

4127 Arcadia

Park Paloma

3011 N 38th St

3027 N 37th St

3416 N 44th St

5525 E Thomas Rd
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 | $1,067 | $799 | $1,459 |
East Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $750 | $2,800 |
East Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $1,095 | $3,055 |
East Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,235 | $1,850 | $3,559 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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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. Arcadia on 49th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $883. 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 |
Arcadia on 49th | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $883 |
Ava North & South | Ava South - S1 | Studio,1BA | $920 |
Arcadia Villa Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
La Terraza | Alba | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Canberra | A2 | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Senara Apartments | 0 bedroom, 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $980 |
Arcadia Gardens | 0x1a | Studio,1BA | $989 |
32 Arcadia | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Phoenix, AZ
As of September 15, 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 Luna Bear Ara Residences starting at $2,995 with a $1.70 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 |
Luna Bear Ara Residences | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.70 |
Orinoco Apartments | Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Park Paloma | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
The Palms | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
The Ark Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Cactus Canyon | One Bedroom-One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
4127 Arcadia | 1X1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Century Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Arcadia on 49th | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $1.96 |
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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?
- 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 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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Phoenix?
The cheapest apartment in East Phoenix is 32 Arcadia which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in East Phoenix costs $3,302.
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 21 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 $170 which is $3,132 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Phoenix.
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