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  2. Building Photo - Smith & Rio
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    STUDIO
    $1,647
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,627 - $3,809
    Required Monthly Fees$20
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,647 - $1,722

    Smith & Rio

    1979 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 526-1496
  3. Rent Special
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    $1,603
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,566 - $3,946
    Required Monthly Fees$37
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,603 - $1,792

    The Alyssa

    98 South River Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 888-8572
  10. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
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    STUDIO
    $1,559
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500 - $2,284
    Required Monthly Fees$59
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,559 - $1,908

    The Cameron

    2062 E Cameron Way, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (877) 566-6126
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    STUDIO
    $1,587
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,423 - $2,149
    Required Monthly Fees$64
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,587 - $1,596

    Aura Watermark

    420 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (833) 693-4005
  13. Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,663
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,527 - $1,662
    Required Monthly Fees$136
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,663 - $1,798

    Vero

    651 E 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (877) 960-3240
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    STUDIO
    $1,028
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,005 - $1,280
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,028 - $1,303

    Scottsdale Gateway

    2100 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 401-0441
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Tempe at a Glance

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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

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Education

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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
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McKemy Academy of International Studies

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
334 Students
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Broadmor Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
574 Students

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