
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Escalante Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (47 Rentals)
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1827 E Lemon St

El Diablo Apartments

1925 E Hayden Ln

2134 E Broadway Rd

Emerson Square

1201 S McClintock Dr

1201 S McClintock Dr

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1886 E Don Carlos Ave

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Villatree Apartments

Willow Creek

Vue Nineteen 01

1201 S McClintock Dr

MadEry Apartments

Emerson Park

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2673 E Oakleaf Dr

1201 S McClintock Dr

1201 S McClintock Dr

Twenty One 41

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The Atrium
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1857 E University Dr

Hayden Terrace

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1811 E Apache Blvd
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1811 E Apache Blvd

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Element at Tempe North

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Terra Vida

Central on Broadway

Aster on University

Avia 266
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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 | $1,424 | $947 | $3,782 |
| Escalante 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $850 | $4,184 |
| Escalante 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $899 | $5,843 |
| Escalante 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $830 | $4,547 |
| Escalante 4 Bedroom Apartments | $889 | $770 | $1,950 |
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There are currently 47 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 $885. 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 | $885 |
| SoL | 4BR/4BA - Silver | 4BR,4BA | $940 |
| Central on Broadway | A | Studio,1BA | $987 |
| Silverwood Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Terra Vida | SA Renovation 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,032 |
| Villatree Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,041 |
| Willow Creek | STDO-405 | 1BR, | $1,055 |
| Vue Nineteen 01 | One Bedroom - UTILITIES INCLUDED | 1BR,1BA | $1,086 |
| Avia 266 | Aileron | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Escalante, AZ
As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Escalante area is the $1.54 price per square foot B2 Model at Asteria Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Escalante apartment is the A3 Model at IMT Riverview starting at $1,535 with a $1.66 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asteria Apartment Homes | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| IMT Riverview | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 1980 E Broadway Rd, Unit 1 Bedroom Apartment for r | 1980 E Broadway Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Emerson Square | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Broadstone Tempe Station | Express | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| San Marbeya Luxury Community | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Emerson Park | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| El Diablo Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| MadEry Apartments | Bartlett | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Atrium | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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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 $1,100.
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 $2,205.
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 104 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 $614 which is $1,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Escalante.
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