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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Tempe, AZ with Utilities Included

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  9. 1 BED
    $1,234
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,199
    Required Monthly Fees$35
    Total Monthly Price$1,234

    West 5th

    601 W 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (602) 932-2294
  21. Building Photo - Union Tempe
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS
    $1,004+
    4 BEDS
    $1,135+
    5 BEDS
    $999+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$999 - $1,200
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$999 - $1,200

    Union Tempe

    712 S Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
  22. Building Photo - Sago Gardens
    Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $950

    Sago Gardens

    1015 S Stanley Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281
  28. Building Photo - 1215 E Lemon St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $880
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$880
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$880

    1215 E Lemon St Unit Lemon L

    1215 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  30. Building Photo - 3705 S Terrace Rd
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    3705 S Terrace Rd Unit Ensuite

    3705 S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
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  32. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    1718 S Longmore

    1718 S Longmore, Mesa, AZ 85202
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  33. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $875+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,100+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$875 - $1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$875 - $1,100

    700 W University Dr

    700 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
  34. Building Photo - 2024 S Mill Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    2024 S Mill Ave Unit 1

    2024 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
  35. Building Photo - George Ann
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $999

    George Ann

    1122 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281
  37. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $899+
    1 BED
    $1,099+

    Riviera Palms

    914 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281
  38. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $899

    Suite 16

    1402 S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
  39. Building Photo - Nine20 Tempe
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    4 BEDS
    $919

    Nine20 Tempe

    920 S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
  40. Building Photo - SoL
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $1,085+
    3 BEDS
    $1,000+
    4 BEDS
    $950+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950 - $1,175
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950 - $1,175

    SoL

    1949 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
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Tempe at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,476
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Tempe, AZ Apartments for Rent

Tempe is home to the main campus of Arizona State University, one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the United States, creating a lively college town atmosphere along the Salt River. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Tempe, you'll discover budget-friendly options that work perfectly for students and young professionals alike, with average one-bedroom rents around $1,458 and recent decreases of 3.1% making now a great time to find your next home.

Renting in Tempe gives you amazing bang for your buck with easy access to both city perks and outdoor fun. The walkable Mill Avenue district serves up shops, restaurants, and nightlife, while Tempe Town Lake lets you kayak and enjoy waterfront activities just minutes from most apartment communities. Valley Metro Light Rail connects you throughout the Phoenix area for simple commuting, and being close to major employers like ASU and local tech companies means plenty of job opportunities. Popular neighborhoods like Maple-Ash and Riverside offer different housing styles, from modern high-rises near downtown to more suburban apartment communities with desert landscaping and resort-style amenities.

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

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Tempe

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Education

GreatSchools Rating
Corona Del Sol High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,598 Students
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McClintock High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,777 Students
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Tempe High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,430 Students
GreatSchools Rating
McKemy Academy of International Studies

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
334 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Broadmor Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
574 Students

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