Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Escalante Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (63 Rentals)

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Villatree Apartments
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$1,139 - $1,789
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Villatree Apartments

1750 S Price RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Aura Apache
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$1,437 - $2,928
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Aura Apache

1820 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Desert Willow Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Willow Apartments

1895-1901 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Atrium
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium

1835 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Apache Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apache Lofts

1617 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Rise on McClintock
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise on McClintock

2045 S McClintock DrTempe, AZ 85282
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Hayden Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hayden Terrace

1925 E Hayden LnTempe, AZ 85281
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Alegre Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alegre Apartments

1827 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281

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Aces on Apache
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Aces on Apache

1620 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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La Paloma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Paloma Apartments

1975 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Aqua Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aqua Apartments

1532 S Price RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Azara Tempe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Azara Tempe

1850 E Hayden LnTempe, AZ 85281
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The Harlow Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Harlow Apartments

1917 E Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282
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Tempe Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tempe Vista

2045 E Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282

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Escalante, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Escalante Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Escalante area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Terra Vida priced from $952. Silverwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Escalante apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terra VidaSAStudio,1BA$952
Silverwood ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$995
MadEry ApartmentsBartlett1BR,1BA$999
Aster on UniversityA1 C1BR,1BA$999
Avia 266StudioStudio,1BA$1,020
SoL2BR/2BA - Silver2BR,2BA$1,050
Central on BroadwayD1BR,1BA$1,093
THE ACCESSS1Studio,1BA$1,095
149 N Phyllis2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,099
Emerson Square2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Escalante, AZ

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Escalante area is the $1.67 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit Model at The Howe Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Escalante apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Villatree Apartments starting at $1,358 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Escalante apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Howe Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit3BR,2BA$1.67
Villatree ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
SoL2BR/2BA - Platinum2BR,2BA$1.18
Rise on McClintockB2 Platinum2BR,2BA$1.57
Emerson Square2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.50
Broadstone Tempe StationExpress1BR,1BA$1.46
El Diablo Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.51
Gateway at Tempe2x2 L Renovated2BR,2BA$1.26
149 N Phyllis2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.67
MadEry ApartmentsBartlett1BR,1BA$1.61

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Tempe. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Escalante Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Escalante?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Escalante is under $1,110.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Escalante?

The cheapest apartment in Escalante is Silverwood Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Escalante costs $2,220.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Escalante?

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 83 regular apartments in Escalante 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 Escalante?

Cheap apartments in Escalante have an average cost of $589 which is $1,631 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Escalante.

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