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property at 5312 E Taylor St

5312 E Taylor St

PhoenixAZ85008
property at 5900 E Thomas Rd

5900 E Thomas Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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5900 E Thomas Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85251

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1521 E Oak St

PhoenixAZ85006

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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 Studio unit found at Coral Gardens priced from $420. Legacy Crossing I & II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coral GardensStudioStudio,1BA$420
Legacy Crossing I & II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$647
Sunset Sound Studio ApartmentsSTU-UStudio,1BA$745
Prados Apartments at ArcadiaS1Studio,1BA$749
Omnia on Thomas0x1 350sf ClassicStudio,1BA$767
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio,1BA$805
Parq on 50th ApartmentsSpruce1BR,1BA$843
The Loreto ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$848
Kinley at BiltmoreS1Studio,1BA$849
Senara Apartments0 bedroom, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, AZ

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.08 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Villas at Papago in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 2x2 Model at The Clubhouse at Arcadia starting at $1,453 with a $1.33 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.
Villas at PapagoTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
The Clubhouse at Arcadia2x22BR,2BA$1.33
Parq at East ArcadiaB2 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Pinchot Arms Apartmentstwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.40
2501 E Culver St, Unit B2501 E Culver St1BR,1BA$1.39
The CoronadoTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Portola at PapagoB22BR,1BA$1.29
4021 E Moreland St, Unit 34021 E Moreland St2BR,1BA$1.38
1746 E Virginia Ave, Unit 21746 E Virginia Ave2BR,1BA$1.35
Legacy Crossing I & II1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93

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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 $420 to $5,238. There are also 204 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side ranging from $750 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 $750 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,392.

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 $1,473 to $5,238, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $12,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,115.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ

Written by: Andrew Jollett

I'm Andrew, your ApartmHomeLiving.com local expert for Phoenix. My earliest memories of Phoenix date back to the mid-2000s when 2 of my sisters moved there (one for work and the other for school).

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Marie Brown

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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