Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (50 Rentals)

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Whispering Pines
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$1,299 - $2,624
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Whispering Pines

2601 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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$1,300 - $1,550

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2301 N 27th St

PhoenixAZ85008
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Hillcrest Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Arms

1908 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Sun Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Terrace

1709 N 25th PlPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Bella Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vista

621 N 30th PlPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Aztec Villa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aztec Villa Apartments

4001 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
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32 North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

32 North

1916 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Greenbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbrook Apartments

3536 E Cambridge AvePhoenix, AZ 85008
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Palisade East
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palisade East

1401 N 35th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Escala Central City
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Escala Central City

3606 E Van Buren StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Portofino Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Portofino Apartments

3545-3547 E Van Buren StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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1431 N 35th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1431 N 35th St

1431 N 35th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Arcadia Lofts
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Arcadia Lofts

1818 N 40th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Villa Martel
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Martel

3602 E Monte Vista RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Patriot Square
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Patriot Square

640 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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2302 N 36th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2302 N 36th St

2302 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Fringe on 32nd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fringe on 32nd

1822 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Cheapest Available East Side Phoenix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Legacy Crossing I & II priced from $647. Coral Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable East Side Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Crossing I & II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$647
Coral GardensStudioStudio,1BA$799
Casita Robles Apartments$99 Total Move In *OAC*1BR,1BA$985
Portola at PapagoA21BR,1BA$999
The UrbanE2Studio,1BA$1,002
Fountain Oaks ApartmentsWillow Classic- First Floor2BR,1BA$1,045
Portofino Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Copper Stone on 32nd3B2B - B3BR,2BA$1,066
Arcadia Lofts1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,099
Oxford ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,166

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Phoenix, AZ

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Phoenix area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3B2B - B Model at Copper Stone on 32nd in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,066. The second greatest value East Side Phoenix apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Legacy Crossing I & II starting at $1,139 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copper Stone on 32nd3B2B - B3BR,2BA$0.86
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$0.97
Arcadia Lofts1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.37
Whispering Pines2 BR, 1 BA - Plan D2BR,1BA$2.05
Fountain Oaks ApartmentsA-2x12BR,1BA$1.49
The Landry on McDowellOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1.72
Oxford ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.76
Portola at PapagoA11BR,1BA$1.54
Casita Robles Apartments$99 Total Move In *OAC*1BR,1BA$1.74
Portofino Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Phoenix Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Side Phoenix?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side Phoenix is under $1,166.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Side Phoenix is Legacy Crossing I & II which is listed at $647, while the average apartment in East Side Phoenix costs $1,885.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side 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 18 regular apartments in East Side 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 Side Phoenix?

Cheap apartments in East Side Phoenix have an average cost of $312 which is $1,573 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Phoenix.

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