
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Escalante Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (63 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Escalante area of Tempe.


1939 E Concorda Dr

1630 E 12th St

1630 E 12th St

Emerson Park

Emerson Square

Silverwood Apartments

MadEry Apartments

THE ACCESS

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1201 S McClintock Dr

1861 E University Dr

Metro 101

1201 S McClintock Dr

The Retreat at Rio Salado

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Aura Apache

1201 S McClintock Dr

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1867-1873 E University Dr

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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 | $1,453 | $799 | $3,806 |
| Escalante 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,570 | $975 | $4,953 |
| Escalante 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $940 | $6,850 |
| Escalante 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $775 | $4,428 |
| Escalante 4 Bedroom Apartments | $987 | $725 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 63 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Vida | SA | Studio,1BA | $952 |
| Silverwood Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| MadEry Apartments | Bartlett | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Aster on University | A1 C | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Avia 266 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
| SoL | 2BR/2BA - Silver | 2BR,2BA | $1,050 |
| Central on Broadway | D | 1BR,1BA | $1,093 |
| THE ACCESS | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 149 N Phyllis | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Emerson Square | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Howe Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Villatree Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| SoL | 2BR/2BA - Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Rise on McClintock | B2 Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Emerson Square | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Broadstone Tempe Station | Express | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| El Diablo Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Gateway at Tempe | 2x2 L Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 149 N Phyllis | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| MadEry Apartments | Bartlett | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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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 $1,110.
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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