Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Escalante Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $600 (69 Rentals)

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The Atrium
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Atrium

1835 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Hayden Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hayden Terrace

1925 E Hayden LnTempe, 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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Desert Willow Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Willow Apartments

1895-1901 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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Aces on Apache
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Aces on Apache

1620 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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Culdesac Tempe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Culdesac Tempe

2025 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Atrium priced from $850. Hayden Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Escalante apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Atrium1x11BR,1BA$850
Hayden Terrace0x1Studio,1BA$850
Aster on UniversityS1 RStudio,1BA$899
Terra VidaSA Renovation 4Studio,1BA$980
Emerson Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$988
Willow CreekSTDO-405Studio,1BA$995
Silverwood ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Alegre Apartments1x11BR,1BA$995
Unit Available in Tempe!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Vue Nineteen 01One Bedroom - UTILITIES INCLUDED1BR,1BA$998

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Escalante, AZ

As of October 28, 2025 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 $1,390 with a $1.60 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Howe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit2BR,2BA$1.44
Emerson Square2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.60
Central on BroadwayF2BR,2BA$1.57
Broadstone Tempe StationExpress1BR,1BA$1.46
Avia 266Camber2BR,2BA$1.59
Emerson Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.48
Villatree ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Pala MesaThe Peak1BR,1BA$1.62
Coral Point ApartmentsJade1BR,1BA$1.65
The Atrium1x11BR,1BA$1.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Escalante, Tempe, AZ

Ranked #20

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Escalante Neighborhood in Tempe, AZ

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $998.

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 $2,244.

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 35 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 $334 which is $1,910 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Escalante.

Expert Rental Resources

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