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

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  1. Scottsdale Gateway apartments — community photo - Scottsdale Gateway
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    STUDIO
    $943
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$920 - $1,080
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$943 - $1,103

    Scottsdale Gateway

    2100 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 401-0441
  7. |
    1 BED
    $1,038
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$970 - $1,255
    Required Monthly Fees$68
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,038 - $1,323

    Station 21

    2121 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
    (844) 423-3986
  12. Building Photo - Villetta
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $953
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$899 - $1,199
    Required Monthly Fees$54 - $185
    Total Monthly Price$953 - $1,253

    Villetta

    1840 W Emelita Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (623) 343-6020
  13. Building Photo - Avana Tempe
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $977
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$960 - $3,931
    Required Monthly Fees$17
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$977 - $3,948

    Avana Tempe

    30 W Carter Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 244-6463
  14. Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $935+
    3 BEDS
    $775+
    4 BEDS
    $650+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$650 - $1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$650 - $1,000

    Gateway at Tempe - Lease by the bed

    1655 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 253-9043
  17. 1 BED
    $1,087
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$982 - $1,182
    Required Monthly Fees$105
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,087 - $1,287

    Villatree Apartments

    1750 S Price Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (888) 557-4139
  21. $240 Off
    Price Drop. $240 Off
    STUDIO
    $954+
    1 BED
    $1,069+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$885 - $1,165
    Required Monthly Fees$69
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$954 - $1,234

    Terra Vida

    150 S Roosevelt Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (623) 253-3684
  24. STUDIO
    $1,029
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$999 - $1,075
    Required Monthly Fees$15 - $30
    Total Monthly Price$1,029 - $1,105

    Broadway Vista

    2107 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (866) 962-1345
  35. Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $965+
    1 BED
    $1,016+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$899 - $1,125
    Required Monthly Fees$66
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$965 - $1,191

    The Flats

    1045 S San Jose St, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (844) 731-6003
  36. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,119
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$966 - $1,154
    Required Monthly Fees$153
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,119 - $1,307

    Madera Point Apartments

    445 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (623) 755-9813
  37. $398 Off
    Price Drop. $398 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,083+
    1 BED
    $1,020+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$925 - $1,463
    Required Monthly Fees$95 - $150
    Total Monthly Price$1,020 - $1,613

    Waterstone

    1651 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (602) 932-1732
  38. Building Photo - Butterfield Park
    $335 Off
    Price Drop. $335 Off
    1 BED
    $1,127+
    2 BEDS
    $1,242+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$899 - $1,099
    Required Monthly Fees$228 - $243
    Total Monthly Price$1,127 - $1,342

    Butterfield Park

    1215 S Dorsey Ln, Tempe, AZ 85281
  39. Building Photo - Union Tempe
    $124 Off
    Price Drop. $124 Off
    3 BEDS
    $950+
    4 BEDS
    $920+
    5 BEDS
    $875+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$875 - $1,000
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$875 - $1,000

    Union Tempe

    712 S Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
  40. Building Photo - 505 W Howe St
    5 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$750

    505 W Howe St

    505 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281
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Tempe at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,495
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Average Rent in Tempe
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Schools in Tempe

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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