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Cheap Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Tempe, AZ

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  26. Building Photo - Union Tempe
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS
    $1,004+
    4 BEDS
    $899+
    5 BEDS
    $999+

    Union Tempe

    712 S Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
  27. Open Living Space - Suite 16
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $899

    Suite 16

    1402 S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
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Tempe at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,481
(All bedrooms and property types)
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Average Rent in Tempe
5

School Rating

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Schools in Tempe
46

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
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Transportation in Tempe
74

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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Transportation in Tempe

Tempe, AZ Apartments for Rent

Tempe, Arizona, combines city living with desert landscapes. Located in the East Valley section of metropolitan Phoenix, this vibrant city is home to Arizona State University's main campus. The skyline rises alongside Tempe Town Lake, offering residents both urban and recreational opportunities. With more than 300 days of sunshine annually and an average temperature of 77°F, Tempe delivers year-round outdoor living.

Apartments for rent in Tempe include downtown high-rises and residential neighborhood communities, with current one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,469 monthly. The comprehensive transportation network features the Valley Metro Rail, bus routes, and neighborhood circulator services, connecting residents to Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Mesa. The city offers cultural destinations like the Tempe Center for the Arts and ASU Gammage, outdoor spaces including Papago Park and Tempe Beach Park, and an active Mill Avenue district. Tempe's central location and varied housing options make it a desirable Valley destination.

Why Tempe?

  • Tempe is home to Arizona State, one of the largest public universities in the country
  • Tempe has multiple family-friendly events throughout the year like the Tempe Festival of the Arts
  • Parks like Tempe Beach Park and Papago Park provide residents with plenty of outdoor recreation
  • The Tempe Center for the Arts hosts an array of live performances while the Wells Fargo Arena presents various sporting events and concerts
  • Shop ‘til you drop at Tempe’s vast retail centers like Arizona Mills and Tempe Marketplace

Renting in Tempe

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Getting Around Tempe

Transportation

59

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 need a car.
74

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
46

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Corona Del Sol High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,733 Students
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Tempe High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,584 Students
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Marcos De Niza High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,519 Students
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McClintock High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,949 Students
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McKemy Academy of International Studies

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
334 Students
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Connolly Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
984 Students

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