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Apartments under $1,300 for Rent in Tempe, AZ

1,522 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - IMT Desert Palm Village
    $170 Off
    Price Drop. $170 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,268
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,245 - $1,255
    Required Monthly Fees$18
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,268 - $1,273

    IMT Desert Palm Village

    1215 E Vista Del Cerro Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 323-8837
  5. $221 Off
    Price Drop. $221 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,050+
    1 BED
    $1,200+

    Avia 266

    2354 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201
    (844) 975-3833
  6. Good Value
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    1 BED
    $1,410
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,230 - $1,399
    Required Monthly Fees$180 - $182
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,410 - $1,506

    Finisterra On Grove

    1250 W Grove Pky, Tempe, AZ 85283
    (623) 233-0157
  9. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    1 BED
    $1,422
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,289 - $1,664
    Required Monthly Fees$8 - $10
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,422 - $1,674

    Broadstone Tempe Station

    2323 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (855) 949-6153
  11. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,126
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,066 - $1,177
    Required Monthly Fees$60
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,126 - $1,237

    Highland Park

    5038 S Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 263-0254
  13. $551 Off
    Price Drop. $551 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,199+
    2 BEDS
    $1,243+

    Agave

    1718 S Jentilly Ln, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (866) 890-9216
  23. $262 Off
    Price Drop. $262 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,055+
    1 BED
    $1,032+
    2 BEDS
    $1,196+

    Sono Tempe

    4130 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 233-0521
  25. $183 Off
    Price Drop. $183 Off
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    STUDIO
    $988+
    1 BED
    $1,174+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$965 - $1,409
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$988 - $1,432

    Scottsdale Gateway

    2100 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 401-0441
  26. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    1 BED
    $1,386
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,286 - $2,932
    Required Monthly Fees$100
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,386 - $3,032

    CityScape at Lakeshore

    4630 S Lakeshore Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 526-5613
  37. $209 Off
    Price Drop. $209 Off
    1 BED
    $1,268
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,227 - $1,300
    Required Monthly Fees$41
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,268 - $1,341

    Rockledge Fairways

    13220 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85044
    (623) 239-4539
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Tempe at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,476
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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

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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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