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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tempe, AZ

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    1 bd $700+
    2 bd $850+
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    Tempe Park Place Apartments

    4540 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

  • Apartments Under $900

  • 3 bd $822
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Guadalupe Barrio Nuevo

    5805 E. Calle Fortunato Serrano, Guadalupe, AZ 85283
    In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony

  • Apartments Under $1,000

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $918+
    1 bd $993+
    2 bd $1,076+
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    Sentry Tempe

    4.5 (13)
    3730 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $982+
    2 bd $995+
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    Sono Tempe

    4.0 (20)
    4130 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282
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  • Rent specials
    1 bd $999
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    Butterfield Park

    4.0 (3)
    1215 S. Dorsey Ln, Tempe, AZ 85281
    Apply online • Parking • Pool
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    Grandes Cortes Apts.

    4.5 (12)
    1150 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $999+
    2 bd $1,099+
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    Mercury On Mill

    3.5 (8)
    5101 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
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  • 21 units available
    Studio $999+
    1 bd $1,195+
    2 bd $1,275+
    Base rent
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    La Paloma

    1975 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center

  • Apartments Under $1,100

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,045+
    2 bd $1,245+
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    Rise Suncrest

    6507 South Hardy Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283-3500
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,088+
    2 bd $1,269+
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    Ascent On Spence

    4.0 (4)
    1249 E Spence Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Rent specials 15 units available
    Studio $1,089+
    1 bd $1,139+
    2 bd $1,398+
    Base rent
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    The Rev Apartment Homes

    4.0 (9)
    3409 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 26 units available
    1 bd $1,090+
    2 bd $1,294+
    Base rent
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    Asteria Apartment Homes

    3.5 (41)
    1975 University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,299
    2 bd $1,099
    Base rent
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    Sofia Apartments

    3.0 (8)
    208 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $1,200

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,100+
    2 bd $1,100+
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    MadEry Apartments

    1865 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,106+
    2 bd $1,275+
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    Paseo On University

    4.0 (86)
    1255 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • New Units Available 11 units available
    1 bd $1,150+
    2 bd $1,250+
    3 bd $2,035
    Base rent
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    Murietta At ASU

    1717 S Dorsey Ln, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Apartments Under $1,300

  • Rent specials 26 units available
    1 bd $1,232+
    2 bd $1,523+
    Base rent
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    Garden Grove Apartment Homes

    4.5 (69)
    900 West Grove Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85283
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,250
    Base rent
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    Southern Manor

    5.0 (1)
    525 & 519 W Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,265+
    1 bd $1,280+
    2 bd $1,490+
    Base rent
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    Rio Paradiso

    3.5 (39)
    1033 N. Parkside Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $1,275
    2 bd $1,575
    Base rent
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    Decco 109

    109 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
    Pet friendly
  • Rent specials 17 units available
    Studio $1,315+
    1 bd $1,670+
    2 bd $2,120+
    Base rent
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    Skywater At Tempe Town Lake

    4.0 (5)
    601 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Rent specials 30 units available
    1 bd $1,333+
    2 bd $1,331+
    3 bd $2,099+
    Base rent
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    Elevate At Discovery Park

    4.0 (30)
    1820 East Bell De Mar Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 16 units available
    Studio $1,374+
    1 bd $1,505+
    2 bd $1,362+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Volta On Broadway

    4.5 (37)
    1221 East Broadway Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,399+
    2 bd $1,399+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ovation At Tempe

    4.0 (7)
    4505 S Hardy Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 35 units available
    Studio $1,453+
    1 bd $1,508+
    2 bd $1,788+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    MAA Fountainhead

    3.5 (17)
    2520 South Plaza Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • New Units Available 11 units available
    1 bd $1,477+
    2 bd $2,074+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Retreat At Rio Salado

    4.0 (46)
    2325 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85288
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,487+
    1 bd $1,693
    2 bd $2,529
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Novaire Tempe

    4.5 (1)
    1830 E Apache Boulevard, Tempe, AZ 85281
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • New Units Available
    Studio $1,498+
    1 bd $1,659+
    2 bd $2,162+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Vela At Tempe Town Lake

    4.0 (2)
    555 North College Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85288
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 4 units available
    2 bd $1,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Heights On Lemon

    5.0 (1)
    1224 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,550
    2 bd $1,590
    3 bd $2,095+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Shoreline At The Lakes

    4.0 (22)
    1525 East Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ 85283
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,760+
    1 bd $1,965+
    2 bd $2,297+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    SALT

    260 East Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
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    Agave

    4.0 (8)
    1718 S. Jentilly Lane, Tempe, AZ 85281
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Vue Nineteen 01 Apts.

    4.0 (51)
    1901 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Pool
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    University Park

    3.0 (1)
    1015 E University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85288
    Parking • Pool • Dishwasher
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Nuestra Senora Apts.

    4.5 (14)
    5420 E. Calle Cerritos, Guadalupe, AZ 85283
    Pet friendly • Parking • Dishwasher
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Itom A'e Apts.

    3.0 (11)
    5424 E. Calle Cerritos, Guadalupe, AZ 85283
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Dishwasher
  • 37-0-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tempe, AZ?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $700 and $8,298.

How many cheap rentals are available in Tempe, AZ on RentCafe?

There are 704 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Tempe, AZ were last updated on 24 Oct 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Tempe, AZ?

The average Tempe, AZ cheap apartment size is 846 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Tempe, AZ?

Cheap apartments in Tempe, AZ are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Tempe, AZ?

A cheap apartment in Tempe, AZ offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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