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Apartments under $1,000 for Rent in Tempe, AZ

244 Rentals
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  3. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,023+
    1 BED
    $1,302+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$991 - $1,279
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,023 - $1,302

    Scottsdale Gateway

    2100 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 401-0441
  16. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $994
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$977 - $2,970
    Required Monthly Fees$17
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$994 - $2,987

    Avana Tempe

    30 W Carter Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 244-6463
  17. $255 Off
    Price Drop. $255 Off
    2 BEDS
    $940+
    3 BEDS
    $775+
    4 BEDS
    $725+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$725 - $1,075
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$725 - $1,075

    Gateway at Tempe

    1655 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 253-9043
  18. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,025
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$980 - $1,058
    Required Monthly Fees$45 - $49
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,025 - $1,029

    Westmount at Downtown Tempe Apartments

    615 S Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 526-0443
  20. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $825+
    1 BED
    $1,000+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$825 - $1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$825 - $1,000

    Eastridge Apartments

    1522 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 224-2459
  22. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    STUDIO
    $952
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$885 - $1,838
    Required Monthly Fees$67
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$952 - $1,052

    Terra Vida

    150 S Roosevelt Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (623) 253-3684
  25. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,012
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$995
    Required Monthly Fees$17
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,012

    Chazal Scottsdale

    1075 N Miller Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
    (602) 693-1037
  27. Building Photo - Parq on 5th
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $1,079
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$998 - $1,103
    Required Monthly Fees$81
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,079 - $1,100

    Parq on 5th

    805 W Brown St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 254-5957
  37. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,132
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$979 - $1,392
    Required Monthly Fees$153
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,132 - $1,322

    Madera Point Apartments

    445 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (623) 755-9813
  38. $195 Off
    Price Drop. $195 Off
    STUDIO
    $946+
    1 BED
    $1,065+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$834 - $1,115
    Required Monthly Fees$66
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$946 - $1,181

    The Flats

    1045 S San Jose St, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (844) 731-6003
  39. $394 Off
    Price Drop. $394 Off
    STUDIO
    $994
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$899 - $1,000
    Required Monthly Fees$95 - $150
    Total Monthly Price$994 - $1,150

    Waterstone

    1651 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (602) 932-1732
  40. Building Photo - Union Tempe
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    5 BEDS
    $999
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$999 - $1,100
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$999 - $1,100

    Union Tempe

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

    Sago Gardens

    1015 S Stanley Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281
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Tempe at a Glance

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$1,484
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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

(For 1 bedroom apartments)

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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