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

2524 E Willetta St

2301 N 28th St

The Urban

Portola at Papago
East Side Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side Phoenix?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Phoenix Studio Apartments | $867 | $650 | $1,460 |
| East Side Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $849 | $1,599 |
| East Side Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,271 | $899 | $2,081 |
| East Side Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,539 | $675 | $6,387 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Side Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Crossing I & II | LG2 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $639 |
| Coral Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Vista Village on Van Buren | Studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| The Urban | E1 | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Portola at Papago | A2 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nido 18 | The Quail | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
| The Clubhouse at Arcadia | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Copper Stone on 32nd | 2B2B - A | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Portola at Papago | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Fountain Oaks | BR-2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Legacy Crossing I & II | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| The Landry on McDowell | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Oxford Apartments | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Casita Robles Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| The Urban | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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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.
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