Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Escalante Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (56 Rentals)

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The Atrium
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Atrium

1835 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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1620 E Apache Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1620 E Apache Blvd

1620 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Hayden Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hayden Terrace

1925 E Hayden LnTempe, 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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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 Studio unit found at Aster on University priced from $865. Terra Vida has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Escalante apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aster on UniversityS1 CStudio,1BA$865
Terra VidaSAStudio,1BA$955
The Atrium1x11BR,1BA$995
Willow CreekSTDO-405Studio,1BA$999
Alegre Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,095
Central on BroadwayD1BR,1BA$1,099
Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,121
Avia 266Aileron1BR,1BA$1,122
MadEry ApartmentsSaguaro2BR,1BA$1,150
Coral Point ApartmentsJade1BR,1BA$1,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Escalante, AZ

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Escalante area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit Model at The Howe Apartments in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Escalante apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at La Paloma Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.58 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 Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit3BR,2BA$1.44
La Paloma ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.58
Broadstone Tempe StationExpress1BR,1BA$1.52
IMT RiverviewA11BR,1BA$1.77
MadEry ApartmentsSaguaro2BR,1BA$1.41
Hayden Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1.54
Central on BroadwayE2BR,1BA$1.68
Emerson Square2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Coral Point ApartmentsJade1BR,1BA$1.79
The Atrium1x11BR,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Escalante, Tempe, AZ

Ranked #36

Among neighborhoods in Tempe, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,155.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Escalante?

The cheapest apartment in Escalante is The Atrium which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Escalante costs $2,438.

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 51 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 $2,104 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Escalante.

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