Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $600 (56 Rentals)

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property at 2040 E Monte Vista Rd

$700 - $1,150

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$700 - $1,150
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$700 - $1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2040 E Monte Vista Rd

PhoenixAZ85006
property at 2936 E Indian School Rd

$811

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$811
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$811

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2936 E Indian School Rd

PhoenixAZ85016
property at 2936 E Indian School Rd

$918

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$918
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$918

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2936 E Indian School Rd, Unit 1

2936 E Indian School Rd
PhoenixAZ85016
property at 1908 N 32nd St

$970 - $980

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1908 N 32nd St

PhoenixAZ85008

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property at 2625 E Indian School Rd

$1,195

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$1,195
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2625 E Indian School Rd, Unit 221

2625 E Indian School Rd
PhoenixAZ85016
property at 2040 E Monte Vista Rd

$1,200

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2040 E Monte Vista Rd, Unit Casita

2040 E Monte Vista Rd
PhoenixAZ85006

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property at 731 W University Dr

$1,300

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$1,300
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 15

731 W University Dr

TempeAZ85281

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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 1 Bed unit found at Garfield Terrace priced from $507. Valencia Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garfield TerraceGarfield Terrace One Bedroom1BR,1BA$507
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio,1BA$770
Omnia on Thomas0x1 350sf ClassicStudio,1BA$770
Ava North & SouthAva South - S1Studio,1BA$797
The Loreto ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$799
Radius Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$799
32 ArcadiaA11BR,1BA$825
Legacy Crossing I & II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$839
Papago VistaJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, AZ

As of August 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.37 price per square foot C2 Model at Ascent at Papago Park in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,898. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the Two Bedroom Villas Model at Villas at Papago starting at $1,125 with a $1.00 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.
Ascent at Papago ParkC23BR,2BA$1.37
Villas at PapagoTwo Bedroom Villas2BR,1BA$1.00
Copper Stone on 32nd2B2B - A2BR,2BA$1.21
Arcadia 522x1a2BR,1BA$1.35
The CoronadoTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Camelback CourtyardTwo Bedroom/ one and a Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Galaxy Estates2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.28
Arcadia Lofts1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.12
Cactus CanyonOne Bedroom-One Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Radius Apartments1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.23

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East Side, Phoenix, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side?

There are currently 894 Apartments for Rent in East Side, AZ with pricing that ranges from $649 to $10,050. There are also 196 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side ranging from $695 to $29,995.

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 $695 to $29,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,897.

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