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

313 Rentals
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  5. Good Value
    4 BEDS
    $999
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$999
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$999

    VERVE Tempe

    1011 E Orange St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (855) 687-9087
  7. $123 Off
    Price Drop. $123 Off
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    STUDIO
    $906+
    1 BED
    $920+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$883 - $1,163
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$906 - $1,186

    Scottsdale Gateway

    2100 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 401-0441
  16. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $984
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$967 - $3,862
    Required Monthly Fees$17
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$984 - $3,879

    Avana Tempe

    30 W Carter Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 244-6463
  17. $115 Off
    Price Drop. $115 Off
    2 BEDS
    $940+
    3 BEDS
    $775+
    4 BEDS
    $650+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$650 - $1,000
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$650 - $1,000

    Gateway at Tempe

    1655 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 253-9043
  22. $127 Off
    Price Drop. $127 Off
    STUDIO
    $974+
    1 BED
    $1,006+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$869 - $1,428
    Required Monthly Fees$105
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$974 - $1,533

    Villatree Apartments

    1750 S Price Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (888) 557-4139
  24. Good Value
    STUDIO
    $982
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$915 - $1,000
    Required Monthly Fees$67
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$982 - $1,067

    Terra Vida

    150 S Roosevelt Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (623) 253-3684
  25. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $926
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$902 - $8,954
    Required Monthly Fees$24
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$926 - $8,978

    Avana Cordoba

    4520 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
    (623) 526-5087
  38. $140 Off
    Price Drop. $140 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,066+
    1 BED
    $1,016+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950 - $1,000
    Required Monthly Fees$66
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,016 - $1,066

    The Flats

    1045 S San Jose St, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (844) 731-6003
  39. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,129
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$976 - $1,156
    Required Monthly Fees$153
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,129 - $1,309

    Madera Point Apartments

    445 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (623) 755-9813
  40. STUDIO
    $1,080
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$985 - $1,348
    Required Monthly Fees$95 - $150
    Total Monthly Price$1,080 - $1,498

    Waterstone

    1651 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (602) 932-1732
  42. Building Photo - Union Tempe
    $280 Off
    Price Drop. $280 Off
    3 BEDS
    $950+
    4 BEDS
    $920+
    5 BEDS
    $889+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$889 - $999
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$889 - $999

    Union Tempe

    712 S Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
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Tempe at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,487
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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

(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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