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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,240+
    1 bd $1,345+
    2 bd $1,635+
    Total monthly cost
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    Rio Paradiso

    3.5 (39)
    1033 N. Parkside Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,610+
    1 bd $1,665+
    2 bd $1,960+
    Total monthly cost
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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 New Units Available
    1 bd $1,097+
    2 bd $999+
    3 bd $1,599+
    Base rent
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    Westmount At Downtown Tempe Apartments

    5.0 (2)
    615 S Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • New Units Available 14 units available
    Studio $1,096+
    1 bd $1,063+
    2 bd $1,283+
    Base rent
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    Parq On 5th

    4.0 (106)
    805 W Brown St, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Rent specials 24 units available
    Studio $1,577+
    1 bd $1,692+
    2 bd $2,375+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Aura Watermark

    4.0 (16)
    420 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
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  • Rent specials 22 units available
    1 bd $1,141+
    2 bd $1,315+
    Base rent
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    Asteria Apartment Homes

    3.5 (41)
    1975 University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
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  • New Units Available 13 units available
    Studio $954+
    1 bd $924+
    2 bd $1,099+
    Total monthly cost
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    Villatree Apartments

    4.0 (10)
    1750 S Price Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,555+
    1 bd $1,576+
    2 bd $2,460+
    Total monthly cost
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    The Cameron

    4.5 (39)
    2062 E. Cameron Way, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,395+
    1 bd $1,486+
    2 bd $1,809
    Total monthly cost
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    Vero

    4.5 (1)
    651 E 6Th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • New Units Available 7 units available
    2 bd $1,199+
    Base rent
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    The Heights On Lemon

    5.0 (1)
    1224 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Rent specials 122 units available
    Studio $1,667+
    1 bd $1,971+
    2 bd $2,914+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Shorehaven

    1306 Vista Del Lago Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • 21 units available
    Studio $999+
    1 bd $1,195+
    2 bd $1,275+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    La Paloma

    1975 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • New Units Available 28 units available
    Studio $1,386+
    1 bd $1,411+
    2 bd $1,956+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Retreat At Rio Salado

    4.0 (43)
    2325 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85288
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  • Rent specials 4 units available
    Studio $999+
    1 bd $1,099+
    Base rent
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    The Regency Apartment Homes

    4.0 (4)
    1100 E. Lemon Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    2 bd $1,275
    Base rent
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    University Park

    3.0 (1)
    1015 E University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85288
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  • New Units Available Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $1,750+
    Base rent
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    Agave

    4.0 (8)
    1718 S. Jentilly Lane, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,760+
    1 bd $1,598+
    2 bd $2,213+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Smith & Rio

    4.5 (1)
    1979 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85288
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    2 bd $1,999
    3 bd $2,499+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Place On Jentilly

    4.5 (1)
    1717 S Jentilly Ln, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,965+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    V On Broadway

    1890 S. Country Club Way, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • New Units Available
    2 bd $1,475
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Brix

    4.0 (5)
    1424 South Jentilly Lane, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,615
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Salado Springs

    3.5 (1)
    242 South Beck Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $922+
    1 bd $908+
    2 bd $1,168+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Paseo On University

    4.0 (86)
    1255 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,475+
    1 bd $1,724+
    2 bd $2,470+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Trovita Rio

    4.5 (5)
    701 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,419+
    1 bd $1,610+
    2 bd $2,249+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Aura Apache

    4.5 (1)
    1830 E Apache Boulevard, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,669+
    1 bd $1,703+
    2 bd $2,105+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Norte Town Lake Apartments

    909 E Playa Del Norte Dr., Tempe, AZ 85288
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in 85281 last updated?

Prices and availability in 85281 were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.

What are the best apartments in 85281?
What is the average rent in 85281?

The average rent in 85281 is $2,059.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in 85281?

The price range for a studio apartment in 85281 is between $895 and $5,431.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in 85281?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in 85281 is between $895 and $15,645.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in 85281?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in 85281 is between $999 and $7,273.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in 85281?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in 85281 is between $895 and $10,231.

What type of rental buildings are in 85281?

In 85281 76% of the housing is rented out compared to 24% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 40% of 85281's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 49% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 10% are single-family rentals.

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