Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (79 Rentals)

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Darwin Apartments
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$1,110 - $1,550
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Darwin Apartments

2930 N 35th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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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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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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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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Canberra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canberra

2929 N 36th 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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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 Arcadia on 49th priced from $793. Senara Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable East Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arcadia on 49thS1: 0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$793
Senara ApartmentsE1 ClassicStudio,1BA$860
Pecan Tree Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Arcadia Gardens0x1aStudio,1BA$899
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaA41BR,1BA$899
San RivelloAlbaStudio,1BA$900
Ava North & SouthAva North - A21BR,1BA$916
Cactus CanyonOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$949
Century ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$969
CanberraA2Studio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Phoenix, AZ

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Phoenix area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Luna Bear Ara Residences in the in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value East Phoenix apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Palms starting at $1,683 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.
Luna Bear Ara Residences3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.70
The PalmsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.58
4127 Arcadia2X1A2BR,1BA$1.35
Century ApartmentsB1A2BR,1BA$1.71
InglesideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Cactus CanyonOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Ava North & SouthAva North - A21BR,1BA$1.41
Pecan Tree Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
32 ArcadiaA21BR,1BA$1.82
Arcadia on 49thA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.89

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

A Local Experts Guide to The 10 Best Neighborhoods Near Universities and Colleges in the Phoenix metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Phoenix apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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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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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Phoenix?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Phoenix is at Arcadia on 49th listed at $793.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Phoenix Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Phoenix Apartment is $899 at Prados Apartments at Arcadia.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Phoenix Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Phoenix is starting from $999 at Pecan Tree Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Phoenix Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Phoenix Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ingleside and starts from $1,786.

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