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

264 Rentals
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  15. Building Photo - Villatree Apartments
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,087
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$982 - $1,480
    Required Monthly Fees$105
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,087 - $1,107

    Villatree Apartments

    1750 S Price Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (888) 557-4139
  16. 2 BEDS
    $1,000+
    3 BEDS
    $775+
    4 BEDS
    $715+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$715 - $1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$715 - $1,050

    Gateway at Tempe

    1655 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 253-9043
  22. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $927+
    1 BED
    $950+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$927 - $950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$927 - $950

    Eastridge Apartments

    1522 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 224-2459
  23. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $997
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$980
    Required Monthly Fees$17
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$997

    Chazal Scottsdale

    1075 N Miller Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
    (602) 693-1037
  24. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    STUDIO
    $947
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$880 - $1,801
    Required Monthly Fees$67
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$947 - $1,077

    Terra Vida

    150 S Roosevelt Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (623) 253-3684
  25. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,007
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$973 - $8,353
    Required Monthly Fees$34
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,007 - $8,387

    Avana Cordoba

    4520 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
    (623) 526-5087
  39. $100 Off
    Price Drop. $100 Off
    STUDIO
    $865+
    1 BED
    $946+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$799 - $1,225
    Required Monthly Fees$66
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$865 - $1,291

    The Flats

    1045 S San Jose St, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (844) 731-6003
  40. Building Photo - Union Tempe
    4 BEDS
    $899+
    5 BEDS
    $999+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$899 - $1,105
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$899 - $1,105

    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

Average Rent

$1,479
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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

GreatSchools Rating
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
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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