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

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$999

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Villatree Apartments
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$1,041 - $2,059
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Villatree Apartments

1750 S Price RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Broadstone Tempe Station
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$1,230 - $2,258
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$1,220 - $2,248
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Broadstone Tempe Station

2323 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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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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Alegre Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alegre Apartments

1827 E Lemon StTempe, 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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La Paloma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Paloma Apartments

1975 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,120

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$1,120

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1811 E Apache Blvd

TempeAZ85281

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Tempe Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tempe Vista

2045 E Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282
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$1,215

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1811 E Apache Blvd

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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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Terra Vida
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$947 - $3,568
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Terra Vida

150 S Roosevelt RdMesa, AZ 85202
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Coral Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Point

2343 W Main StMesa, AZ 85201
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Atrium1x11BR,1BA$850
El Diablo Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$885
SoL4BR/4BA - Silver4BR,4BA$940
Central on BroadwayAStudio,1BA$987
Silverwood ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Terra VidaSA Renovation 2Studio,1BA$1,032
Villatree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,041
Willow CreekSTDO-4051BR,$1,055
Vue Nineteen 01One Bedroom - UTILITIES INCLUDED1BR,1BA$1,086
Avia 266Aileron1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Asteria Apartment HomesB22BR,2BA$1.54
IMT RiverviewA31BR,1BA$1.66
1980 E Broadway Rd, Unit 1 Bedroom Apartment for r1980 E Broadway Rd1BR,1BA$1.70
Emerson Square2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.51
Broadstone Tempe StationExpress1BR,1BA$1.44
San Marbeya Luxury CommunityOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
Emerson Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
El Diablo Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.51
MadEry ApartmentsBartlett1BR,1BA$1.77
The Atrium1x11BR,1BA$1.56

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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!

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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