Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (49 Rentals)

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

2601 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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1126 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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Arcadia Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arcadia Lofts

1818 N 40th 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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Patriot Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Patriot Square

640 N 32nd 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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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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2520 N 26th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

2520 N 26th St

2520 N 26th 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. Vista Village on Van Buren has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. 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
Vista Village on Van BurenStudioStudio,1BA$699
Coral GardensStudioStudio,1BA$899
Arcadia Lofts1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$919
Casita Robles Apartments$99 Total Move In *OAC*1BR,1BA$985
Portola at PapagoA11BR,1BA$999
Fountain Oaks ApartmentsWillow Classic- First Floor2BR,1BA$1,045
Portofino Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Copper Stone on 32nd3B2B - B3BR,2BA$1,066
The Landry on McDowellOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Phoenix, AZ

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Phoenix area is the $1.51 price per square foot 2x2 Model at The Clubhouse at Arcadia in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value East Side Phoenix apartment is the 2B2B - A Model at Copper Stone on 32nd starting at $1,179 with a $1.21 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.
The Clubhouse at Arcadia2x22BR,2BA$1.51
Copper Stone on 32nd2B2B - A2BR,2BA$1.21
3226 E Virginia Ave, Unit 1st3226 E Virginia Ave1BR,1.5BA$1.58
Arcadia Lofts1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.15
Fountain Oaks ApartmentsA-2x12BR,1BA$1.49
Legacy Crossing I & II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
The Landry on McDowellOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1.63
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

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 $647 at Legacy Crossing I & II.

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 $795 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 Copper Stone on 32nd and starts from $1,066.

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