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

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3025 N 32nd St

PhoenixAZ85018

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property at 3101 N 32nd St

3101 N 32nd St

PhoenixAZ85018

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Darwin
Studio Apartments

Darwin

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 Bedroom Apartments

Catalina Apartments

3001 N 36th 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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Desert Oasis
1 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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Arcadia on 49th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia on 49th

4902 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Canberra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canberra

2929 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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34 Arcadia
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

34 Arcadia

2936 N 34th PlPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Arcadia Haus
1 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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Pecan Tree
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pecan Tree

3325 E Pinchot AvePhoenix, AZ 85018
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Element on 38th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Element on 38th

2929-2931 N 38th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Learn about Phoenix and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Andrew Jollett

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36 Arcadia
2 Bedroom Apartments

36 Arcadia

3605 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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The Marlowe
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Marlowe

2950 N 46th StPhoenix, 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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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$850
Senara Apartments0 bedroom, 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$930
Parq on 50th ApartmentsWillowStudio,1BA$942
Arcadia on 49thSTUDIOStudio,1BA$968
CanberraA2Studio,1BA$975
Arcadia Gardens0x1aStudio,1BA$989
Arcadia HausOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Escondido ApartmentsS1 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,000
La TerrazaAlbaStudio,1BA$1,030
Ava North & SouthAva South - A11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Novella at ArcadiaThe Campbell3BR,3.5BA$1.80
Ara Residences3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.78
InglesideThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.88
Parq at East ArcadiaB2 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Park Paloma2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.58
Arcadia 522x1b2BR,1BA$1.67
EstiloTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
The PalmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Cactus CanyonOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
VaraA11BR,1BA$1.62

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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 $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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ

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I'm Andrew, your ApartmHomeLiving.com local expert for Phoenix. My earliest memories of Phoenix date back to the mid-2000s when 2 of my sisters moved there (one for work and the other for school).

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.