Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (55 Rentals)

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property at 3025 N 32nd St

3025 N 32nd St

PhoenixAZ85018
property at 5215 E Thomas Rd

5215 E Thomas Rd

PhoenixAZ85018
property at 3101 N 32nd St

3101 N 32nd St

PhoenixAZ85018
property at 3219 E Earll Dr

3219 E Earll Dr

PhoenixAZ85018
property at 5525 E Thomas Rd

5525 E Thomas Rd

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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Catalina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Catalina Apartments

3001 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Arcadia on 49th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia on 49th

4902 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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Carlton Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Court

5024 E Thomas RdPhoenix, 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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Desert Oasis
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Oasis

2947 N 39th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Canberra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canberra

2929 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Arcadia Haus
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Haus

4021-4025 N 40th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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3011 N 38th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3011 N 38th St

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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The Marlowe
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Marlowe

2950 N 46th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Pecan Tree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pecan Tree

3325 E Pinchot AvePhoenix, 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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$850
Arcadia on 49thSTUDIOStudio,1BA$883
Ava North & SouthAva South - S1Studio,1BA$920
Arcadia Villa ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$945
La TerrazaAlbaStudio,1BA$950
CanberraA2Studio,1BA$975
Senara Apartments0 bedroom, 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$980
Arcadia Gardens0x1aStudio,1BA$989
32 ArcadiaA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Novella at ArcadiaThe Campbell3BR,3.5BA$1.80
Luna Bear Ara Residences3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.70
Orinoco ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.68
Park Paloma2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.63
The PalmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
The Ark Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.96
Cactus CanyonOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
4127 Arcadia1X1A1BR,1BA$1.96
Century ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.74
Arcadia on 49thSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #62

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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