Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ from $799 (41 Rentals)

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property at 1311 North 48th Place
$855

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Base Rent$855

Total Monthly Price$855
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1311 North 48th Place, Unit 3

1311 North 48th Place
PhoenixAZ85008
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property at 1753 E Harvard St
$949 - $1,049
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1753 E Harvard St

PhoenixAZ85006

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property at 3014 N 38th St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3014 N 38th St

PhoenixAZ85018
property at 2308 N 28th Pl
$1,225

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Base Rent$1,225

Total Monthly Price$1,225
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2308 N 28th Pl, Unit 3

2308 N 28th Pl
PhoenixAZ85008
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property at 1628 N 26th Pl
$1,295
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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1628 N 26th Pl

PhoenixAZ85008
property at 731 W University Dr
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
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property at 1514 E Clarendon Ave
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 30
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1514 E Clarendon Ave

PhoenixAZ85014
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property at 2614 N 46th St
$1,495
2 Bedroom Rentals
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2614 N 46th St

PhoenixAZ85008
property at 3635 N 37th St
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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3635 N 37th St, Unit 7

3635 N 37th St
PhoenixAZ85018
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East Side, Phoenix, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the East Side area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed home found at 1908 N 32nd St priced from $980. 2632 N 29th Pl has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable East Side homes for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1908 N 32nd St1908 N 32nd St1BR, 1BA$980
2632 N 29th Pl2632 N 29th Pl1BR, 1BA$1,150
1841 E Harvard St1841 E Harvard St1BR, 1BA$1,299

Best Value Homes for Rent in East Side, AZ

As of September 25, 2026 the best value rental home in the East Side area is the $1.17 price per square foot 1111 W University Dr Model at 1111 W University Dr in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value East Side rental home is the 402 N 47th Pl Model at 402 N 47th Pl in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting at $1,995 with a $0.96 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1111 W University Dr1111 W University Dr3BR, 2.5BA$1.17
402 N 47th Pl402 N 47th Pl3BR, 1.5BA$0.96
1627 E Earll Dr1627 E Earll Dr4BR, 2.5BA$1.39
3440 N 38th St3440 N 38th St3BR, 2.5BA$1.31
1204 W 7th St1204 W 7th St5BR, 2BA$1.23
3120 N 37th St, Unit The Grove3120 N 37th St3BR, 2.5BA$1.45
1417 N 44th St1417 N 44th St3BR, 2BA$1.35
313 N 47th St313 N 47th St2BR, 1BA$1.52
700 W University Dr, Unit 125700 W University Dr2BR, 1BA$1.16
1311 North 48th Place, Unit 31311 North 48th Place1BR, 1BA$1.43

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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 913 Apartments for Rent in East Side, AZ with pricing that ranges from $649 to $11,327. There are also 151 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side ranging from $799 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 $799 to $29,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,378.

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