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Phoenix Scholar House
2950 N 18th PlPhoenix, AZ 85016
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PhoenixAZ85034
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3833 N 30th StPhoenix, AZ 85016
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2925 N Greenfield RdPhoenix, AZ 85016
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3541 E Van Buren StPhoenix, AZ 85008
2524 E Willetta St
PhoenixAZ85008
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1350 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85014
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Summit on Thomas
2735 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85016
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1805 E Indian School RdPhoenix, AZ 85016
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1918 E Adams St, Unit 4
1918 E Adams StPhoenix, AZ 85034
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2928 E Osborn RdPhoenix, AZ 85016
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Coral Gardens
3230 E Roosevelt StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Prados Apartments at Arcadia
4815 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Omnia on Thomas
1645 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85016
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1716 E Earll DrPhoenix, AZ 85016
3141 E Cypress St
PhoenixAZ85008
419 N 20th St
PhoenixAZ85006
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Arcadia on 49th
4902 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Terrasol
1010 N 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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San Rivello
5333 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Santorini Villa Apartments
1207 N 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
1645 E Thomas Rd
PhoenixAZ85016
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Briella Phoenix
1502 E Osborn RdPhoenix, AZ 85014
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919 N 20th StPhoenix, AZ 85006
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Kinley at Biltmore
2912 E Indian School RdPhoenix, AZ 85016
3926 E Earll Dr
PhoenixAZ85018
2936 E Indian School Rd
PhoenixAZ85016
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Papago Vista
5312 E Taylor StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Valencia Park
5104 E Van Buren StPhoenix, AZ 85008
1707 N 18th St
PhoenixAZ85006
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Ava North & South
3426 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Desert Sunshine 3
3201 N 36th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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3325 E Pinchot AvePhoenix, AZ 85018
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3101 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85018
3101 N 32nd St
PhoenixAZ85018
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Desert Sunshine 1
1819 E Sheridan StPhoenix, AZ 85006
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2911 E Indian School RdPhoenix, AZ 85016
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Monterey Village
4707 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Parq on 50th Apartments
5008 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Senara Apartments
5225-5227 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Monterra
1333 N 24th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Cactus Canyon
3001 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85018
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Colonia
4115 E Indian School RdPhoenix, AZ 85018
2235 N 28th St
PhoenixAZ85008
1627 E Pinchot Ave
PhoenixAZ85016
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Papago Gardens Apartments
1025 N 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
2543 E Brill St
PhoenixAZ85008
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The Urban
3601 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Urban Walk Apartments
3802 N 27th StPhoenix, AZ 85016
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East Side, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Studio Apartments | $1,094 | $699 | $2,092 |
| East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $526 | $2,446 |
| East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $644 | $3,608 |
| East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,512 | $730 | $6,024 |
| East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $3,150 | $3,150 |
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Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Phoenix Scholar House priced from $526. Legacy Crossing I & II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $639. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Phoenix Scholar House | Phoenix Scholar House 1/1 588 SF | 1BR,1BA | $526 |
| Legacy Crossing I & II | LG2 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $639 |
| Arcadia 30 | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
| Radius Apartments | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Sunset Sound Studio Apartments | STU-U | Studio,1BA | $730 |
| The Loreto Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $748 |
| Summit on Thomas | S1 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Prados Apartments at Arcadia | S1 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Amara Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, AZ
As of March 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3B2B - A Model at Copper Stone on 32nd in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,357. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Legacy Crossing I & II starting at $1,139 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Copper Stone on 32nd | 3B2B - A | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Legacy Crossing I & II | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Villas at Papago | Two Bedroom Villas | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Luna Bear 5th Street | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Radius Apartments | 2bd/1ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Arcadia 30 | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| 6125 E Indian School Rd, Unit 220 | 6125 E Indian School Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Arcadia Lofts | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Briella Phoenix | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Terrasol | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side is under $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?
The cheapest apartment in East Side is Phoenix Scholar House which is listed at $526, while the average apartment in East Side costs $3,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side?
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 125 regular apartments in East Side 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?
Cheap apartments in East Side have an average cost of $217 which is $3,083 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.
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