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One Bedroom Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Tempe, AZ

538 Rentals
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  3. Good Value
    |
    1 BED
    $1,169
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,012 - $1,300
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,169 - $1,323

    Scottsdale Gateway

    2100 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 401-0441
  5. Good Value
    |
    1 BED
    $1,319
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,139 - $1,200
    Required Monthly Fees$180 - $182
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,319 - $1,321

    Finisterra On Grove

    1250 W Grove Pky, Tempe, AZ 85283
    (623) 233-0157
  8. $203 Off
    Price Drop. $203 Off
    1 BED
    $1,197
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,137 - $1,232
    Required Monthly Fees$60
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,197 - $1,292

    Highland Park

    5038 S Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 263-0254
  10. $206 Off
    Price Drop. $206 Off
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    1 BED
    $994

    Agave

    1718 S Jentilly Ln, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (866) 890-9216
  26. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    |
    1 BED
    $1,038
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,010 - $1,607
    Required Monthly Fees$28
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,038 - $1,178

    Station 21

    2121 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
    (844) 423-3986
  34. $136 Off
    Price Drop. $136 Off
    1 BED
    $1,204
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,019 - $1,444
    Required Monthly Fees$185
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,204 - $1,629

    Villetta

    1840 W Emelita Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (623) 343-6020
  35. 1 BED
    $1,222
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,154 - $1,542
    Required Monthly Fees$68
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,222 - $1,262

    Serafina at South Mountain

    11025 S 51st St, Phoenix, AZ 85044
    (623) 281-2519
  38. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,042
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,036 - $5,465
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,042 - $5,471

    Avana Tempe

    30 W Carter Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 244-6463
  40. Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,095
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050 - $1,207
    Required Monthly Fees$45 - $49
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,095 - $1,162

    Westmount at Downtown Tempe Apartments

    615 S Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 526-0443
  41. 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
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Tempe at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,478
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Average Rent in Tempe
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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

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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
GreatSchools Rating
McClintock High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,777 Students
GreatSchools Rating
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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