Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (48 Rentals)

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Whispering Pines
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$1,295 - $2,195
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$1,295 - $2,195
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Whispering Pines

2601 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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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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Copper Stone on 32nd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Copper Stone on 32nd

3255 E Roosevelt 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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Villa Martel
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Martel

3602 E Monte Vista RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Patriot Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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East Fillmore
2 Bedroom Apartments

East Fillmore

3044 E Fillmore 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 2 Beds unit found at Legacy Crossing I & II priced from $688. Vista Village on Van Buren has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $868. Here are the most affordable East Side Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy Crossing I & IILG2 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$688
Vista Village on Van Buren1x11BR,1BA$868
Coral GardensStudioStudio,1BA$899
Arcadia Lofts1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$899
Harbor View Apartments1 lg1BR,1BA$945
Casita Robles Apartments$99 Total Move In *OAC*Studio,1BA$985
Copper Stone on 32nd3B2B - B3BR,2BA$1,063
The Landry on McDowellOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,097
The UrbanA41BR,1BA$1,141
Fountain Oaks ApartmentsWillow Classic- First Floor2BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Phoenix, AZ

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Phoenix area is the $0.72 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Legacy Crossing I & II in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $841. 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.
Legacy Crossing I & II3 bedroom3BR,2BA$0.72
The Clubhouse at Arcadia2x22BR,2BA$1.55
Copper Stone on 32nd2B2B - A2BR,2BA$1.21
Arcadia Lofts1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.12
Portola at PapagoB12BR,1BA$1.31
Fountain Oaks ApartmentsWillow Classic2BR,1BA$1.67
The Landry on McDowellOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1.58
Oxford ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.81
Harbor View Apartments1 lg1BR,1BA$1.50
Casita Robles Apartments$99 Total Move In *OAC*Studio ,1BA$1.74

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Phoenix Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Phoenix Apartment is $868 at Vista Village on Van Buren.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side Phoenix is starting from $688 at Legacy Crossing I & II.

What is the most affordable East Side Phoenix Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Phoenix Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Legacy Crossing I & II and starts from $841.

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