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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Tempe, AZ

918 Rentals
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  4. $176 Off
    Price Drop. $176 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $943+
    1 BED
    $1,096+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$920 - $1,281
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$943 - $1,304

    Scottsdale Gateway

    2100 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 401-0441
  6. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,217
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,157 - $1,237
    Required Monthly Fees$60
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,217 - $1,297

    Highland Park

    5038 S Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 263-0254
  18. $287 Off
    Price Drop. $287 Off
    |
    1 BED
    $1,038+
    2 BEDS
    $1,161+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$970 - $1,333
    Required Monthly Fees$68
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,038 - $1,401

    Station 21

    2121 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
    (844) 423-3986
  19. $203 Off
    Price Drop. $203 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,100+
    1 BED
    $1,171+

    The Remy

    2354 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201
    (844) 975-3833
  20. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,267
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,159 - $1,279
    Required Monthly Fees$108
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,267 - $1,387

    Modena

    815 N 52nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
    (623) 244-4283
  29. Building Photo - Villetta
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $953+
    1 BED
    $1,123+
    2 BEDS
    $1,253+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$899 - $1,524
    Required Monthly Fees$54 - $185
    Total Monthly Price$953 - $1,660

    Villetta

    1840 W Emelita Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (623) 343-6020
  30. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,255
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,182 - $4,893
    Required Monthly Fees$73
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,255 - $4,966

    Avana River Ranch

    6152 W Oakland St, Chandler, AZ 85226
    (602) 584-7642
  31. $143 Off
    Price Drop. $143 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,164+
    1 BED
    $1,087+
    2 BEDS
    $1,073+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$968 - $1,301
    Required Monthly Fees$105
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,073 - $1,406

    Villatree Apartments

    1750 S Price Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (888) 557-4139
  32. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $977+
    1 BED
    $1,035+
    2 BEDS
    $1,178+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$960 - $4,399
    Required Monthly Fees$17
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$977 - $4,416

    Avana Tempe

    30 W Carter Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 244-6463
  33. 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
  35. Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,135+
    2 BEDS
    $1,158+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,090 - $1,239
    Required Monthly Fees$45 - $49
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,135 - $1,288

    Westmount at Downtown Tempe Apartments

    615 S Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 526-0443
  40. $371 Off
    Price Drop. $371 Off
    3 BEDS
    $1,199+
    4 BEDS
    $969+

    Canvas

    1010 E Orange St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (877) 652-4730
  41. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,110
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,110
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,110

    Eastridge Apartments

    1522 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 224-2459
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Tempe at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,495
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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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