East Side

Phoenix, AZ

Background Image

East Side - Phoenix, AZ

Area Guide

Share Guide

Be near it all in the heart of Phoenix

Scenic Mountain Views Vibrant Active Riverside Convenient

Situated just east of the downtown area, Central Phoenix offers residents a laidback atmosphere within minutes of all kinds of metropolitan amenities. Central Phoenix is convenient to an array of area attractions, including Papago Park, Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, Celebrity Theatre, Pueblo Grande Museum, and bustling Downtown Phoenix.

Central Phoenix provides a bevy of rental options, such as apartments, townhomes, and houses. Quick access to multiple major highways, the light rail, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Central Phoenix easy.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in East Side is $979 for a studio, $1,111 for one bedroom, $1,319 for two bedrooms, and $1,514 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Side has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 419 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $979/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 624 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,111/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 903 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,319/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,145 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,514/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

53

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

66

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Eastlake Park
  • Phoenix Zoo
  • Papago Park
  • Desert Botanical Garden
  • Arcadia Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International
  • Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

Top Apartments in East Side

Houses for Rent in East Side

Property Management Companies

Search Nearby Rentals

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.