Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (17 Rentals)

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2301 N 28th St

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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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Harbor View 2
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor View 2

3816 E McDowell RdPhoenix, 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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East Side Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Phoenix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side Phoenix area of Phoenix, AZ is a 3 Beds unit found at Legacy Crossing I & II priced from $639. Coral Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable East Side Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Crossing I & IILG2 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$639
Coral GardensStudioStudio,1BA$650
Vista Village on Van BurenStudioStudio,1BA$699
The UrbanE1Studio,1BA$775
Portola at PapagoA21BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Phoenix, AZ

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side Phoenix area is the $1.44 price per square foot The Quail Model at Nido 18 in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value East Side Phoenix apartment is the 2x2 Model at The Clubhouse at Arcadia starting at $1,699 with a $1.55 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.
Nido 18The Quail2BR,2.5BA$1.44
The Clubhouse at Arcadia2x22BR,2BA$1.55
Copper Stone on 32nd2B2B - A2BR,2BA$1.21
Portola at PapagoB12BR,1BA$1.19
Fountain OaksBR-2x12BR,1BA$1.80
Legacy Crossing I & II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
The Landry on McDowellOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1.52
Oxford ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.89
Casita Robles Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.85
The UrbanA11BR,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Ranked #113

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,179.

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 $1,780.

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 8 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 $119 which is $1,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Phoenix.

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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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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