Cheap Homes for Rent in East Side Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $700 (43 Rentals)

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5312 E Taylor St

PhoenixAZ85008
property at 5900 E Thomas Rd

5900 E Thomas Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251
property at 5900 E Thomas Rd

5900 E Thomas Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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property at 3828 N 32nd St

3828 N 32nd St

PhoenixAZ85018
property at 616 S Hardy Dr

616 S Hardy Dr

TempeAZ85281

East Side, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Omnia on Thomas priced from $794. Sunset Sound Studio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Omnia on ThomasCoronadoStudio,1BA$794
Sunset Sound Studio ApartmentsSTUStudio,1BA$795
Amara ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Legacy Crossing I & IILG2 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$801
Senara Apartments0 bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$830
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio,1BA$830
TerrasolA11BR,1BA$839
The Loreto ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$848
Kinley at BiltmoreS1Studio,1BA$884
Papago Gardens ApartmentsSantorini Villas - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, AZ

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.43 price per square foot 3bd + Bonus Room / 2.5 bt Model at Gifford Groves in the in the Downtown Phoenix neighborhood starting from $3,099. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 2x2 Model at The Clubhouse at Arcadia starting at $1,599 with a $1.46 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gifford Groves3bd + Bonus Room / 2.5 bt3BR,2.5BA$1.43
The Clubhouse at Arcadia2x22BR,2BA$1.46
Parq at East ArcadiaB2 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Legacy Crossing I & IILG2 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Cactus CanyonTwo Bedroom - Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.26
The EarllTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
2501 E Culver St, Unit B2501 E Culver St1BR,1BA$1.39
Camelback CourtyardTwo Bedroom/ one and a Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Portola at PapagoB22BR,1BA$1.44
TerrasolA11BR,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side?

There are currently 895 Apartments for Rent in East Side, AZ with pricing that ranges from $699 to $7,731. There are also 201 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side ranging from $850 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Side ranges from $850 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,336.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Side range from $1,601 to $5,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,865.

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