
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Phoenix Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $500 (17 Rentals)
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2525 E Willetta St

Coral Gardens

2524 E Willetta St
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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 |
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East Side Phoenix Studio Apartments | $964 | $699 | $1,460 |
East Side Phoenix 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,125 | $725 | $1,599 |
East Side Phoenix 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $1,037 | $1,877 |
East Side Phoenix 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $1,495 | $3,849 |
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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 $750. Here are the most affordable East Side Phoenix apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Legacy Crossing I & II | LG2 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $639 |
Coral Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Willetta | Woodhaven | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
The Urban | E1 | Studio,1BA | $904 |
Harbor View 2 | 1x1 sm NO w/d | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Phoenix, AZ
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side Phoenix area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2208 N 26th St Model at 2208 N 26th St in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value East Side Phoenix apartment is the 2206 N 26th St Model at 2206 N 26th St starting at $1,850 with a $1.85 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. |
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2208 N 26th St | 2208 N 26th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
2206 N 26th St | 2206 N 26th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Copper Stone on 32nd | 2B2B - A | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Oxford Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Portola at Papago | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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 | $1.63 |
Willetta | Woodhaven | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Casita Robles Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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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 $1,999.
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 6 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 $172 which is $1,827 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Phoenix.
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