
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Escalante Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Escalante area of Tempe.


MadEry Apartments

Emerson Park

Emerson Square

1201 S McClintock Dr

1201 S McClintock Dr

Silverwood Apartments

Willow Creek

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Villatree Apartments

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Asteria Apartment Homes

2694 E Oakleaf Dr

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Broadstone Tempe Station

Twenty One 41

Skye at McClintock Station

Nollie

The Retreat at Rio Salado

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1201 S McClintock Dr

1201 S McClintock Dr

712 S Lebanon Ln, Unit UniversityShadows, Unit UniversityShadows

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Aura Apache

1201 S McClintock Dr

546 S Allred Dr

Desert Willow Apartments

The Atrium

Don Carlos Apartments

La Victoria Commons II
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Rise on McClintock

Evergreen on Hayden Lane

Tempe Vista

The Harlow Apartments

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1978 E Don Carlos

1973 E 10th St

Element at Tempe North

San Marbeya Luxury Community

Culdesac Tempe

2134 E Broadway Rd

Papago Park Village 2

Aster on University

Central on Broadway

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Terra Vida
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Escalante, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Escalante?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escalante Studio Apartments | $1,350 | $799 | $2,311 |
| Escalante 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $895 | $7,944 |
| Escalante 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $1,000 | $3,936 |
| Escalante 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $775 | $4,463 |
| Escalante 4 Bedroom Apartments | $783 | $715 | $885 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Escalante Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Escalante Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Escalante area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Atrium priced from $850. El Diablo Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Escalante apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Atrium | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| El Diablo Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Central on Broadway | A | Studio,1BA | $924 |
| SoL | 4BR/4BA - Silver | 4BR,4BA | $940 |
| MadEry Apartments | Bartlett | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Silverwood Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Willow Creek | 1X1-630 | 1BR,1BA | $1,026 |
| Terra Vida | SA Renovation 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,032 |
| Villatree Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,032 |
| Avia 266 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Escalante, AZ
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Escalante area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit Model at The Howe Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Escalante apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Emerson Square starting at $1,300 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Escalante apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Howe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Emerson Square | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Broadstone Tempe Station | Express | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Rise on McClintock | B1 Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| El Diablo Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Gateway at Tempe | 2x2 L Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Tempe Vista | 1x1 730sf Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Asteria Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| MadEry Apartments | Bartlett | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The Atrium | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Escalante?
The cheapest apartment in Escalante is The Atrium which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Escalante costs $2,207.
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 80 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 $655 which is $1,552 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Escalante.
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