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One Bedroom Apartments under $2,000 for Rent in Tempe, AZ

2,059 Rentals
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  6. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    1 BED
    $1,673
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,653 - $3,796
    Required Monthly Fees$19
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,672 - $3,815

    Smith & Rio

    1979 E Rio Salado Pky, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 526-1496
  7. $225 Off
    Price Drop. $225 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,560
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,523 - $4,345
    Required Monthly Fees$36
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,559 - $4,381

    The Alyssa

    98 South River Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 888-8572
  24. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
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    1 BED
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,841 - $2,624
    Required Monthly Fees$58
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,899 - $2,682

    The Cameron

    2062 E Cameron Way, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (877) 566-6126
  25. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
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    1 BED
    $1,575
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,511 - $2,406
    Required Monthly Fees$64
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,575 - $2,470

    Aura Watermark

    420 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (833) 693-4005
  30. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
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    1 BED
    $1,937
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,651 - $1,999
    Required Monthly Fees$286 - $436
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,937 - $2,435

    Vero

    651 E 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (877) 960-3240
  33. $265 Off
    Price Drop. $265 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,123
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,101 - $1,459
    Required Monthly Fees$22
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,123 - $1,481

    Scottsdale Gateway

    2100 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 401-0441
  35. Exceptional Value
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    1 BED
    $1,424
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,362 - $1,441
    Required Monthly Fees$62
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,424 - $1,503

    Galleria Palms

    1600 W La Jolla Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (602) 755-6819
  38. $140 Off
    Price Drop. $140 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,419
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,239 - $1,415
    Required Monthly Fees$179 - $182
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,418 - $1,597

    Finisterra On Grove

    1250 W Grove Pky, Tempe, AZ 85283
    (623) 233-0157
  41. Exceptional Value
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    1 BED
    $1,244
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,237 - $1,601
    Required Monthly Fees$7 - $10
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,244 - $1,611

    Broadstone Tempe Station

    2323 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (855) 949-6153
  42. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    1 BED
    $1,492
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,392 - $3,677
    Required Monthly Fees$99
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,491 - $3,776

    CityScape at Lakeshore

    4630 S Lakeshore Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 526-5613
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Tempe at a Glance

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$1,481
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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

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Corona Del Sol High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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McClintock High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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New School for the Arts

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
Students
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McKemy Academy of International Studies

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
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Broadmor Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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Grades K-5
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