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Apartments under $1,600 for Rent in Tempe, AZ

3,244 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - IMT Desert Palm Village
    $295 Off
    Price Drop. $295 Off
    |
    1 BED
    $1,313+
    2 BEDS
    $1,418+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,285 - $1,610
    Required Monthly Fees$18
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,313 - $1,628

    IMT Desert Palm Village

    1215 E Vista Del Cerro Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 323-8837
  3. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    1 BED
    $1,583
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,570 - $1,655
    Required Monthly Fees$13
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,583 - $1,668

    IMT Riverview

    711 N Evergreen Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201
    (623) 526-5545
  5. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $1,615
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,578 - $3,610
    Required Monthly Fees$37
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,615 - $1,639

    The Alyssa

    98 South River Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 888-8572
  11. $283 Off
    Price Drop. $283 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,050+
    1 BED
    $1,200+
    2 BEDS
    $1,350+

    Avia 266

    2354 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201
    (844) 975-3833
  16. $169 Off
    Price Drop. $169 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,395+
    1 BED
    $1,335+

    The Hyve

    1260 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 745-2849
  19. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,506
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,342 - $2,042
    Required Monthly Fees$64
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,506 - $1,515

    Aura Watermark

    420 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (833) 693-4005
  25. $200 Off
    Price Drop. $200 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,563+
    1 BED
    $1,681+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,427 - $1,806
    Required Monthly Fees$136
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,563 - $1,942

    Vero

    651 E 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (877) 960-3240
  26. $164 Off
    Price Drop. $164 Off
    1 BED
    $1,100+
    2 BEDS
    $1,250+

    The Avi

    1235 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
    (623) 552-6425
  27. $262 Off
    Price Drop. $262 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,095+
    1 BED
    $1,078+
    2 BEDS
    $1,140+

    Sono Tempe

    4130 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 233-0521
  29. $183 Off
    Price Drop. $183 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,024+
    1 BED
    $1,095+
    2 BEDS
    $1,270+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,001 - $1,568
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,024 - $1,591

    Scottsdale Gateway

    2100 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 401-0441
  30. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    1 BED
    $1,657
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,557 - $3,718
    Required Monthly Fees$100
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,657 - $1,677

    CityScape at Lakeshore

    4630 S Lakeshore Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 526-5613
  32. Exceptional Value
    |
    1 BED
    $1,400+
    2 BEDS
    $1,556+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,335 - $1,736
    Required Monthly Fees$65
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,400 - $1,801

    Galleria Palms

    1600 W La Jolla Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (602) 755-6819
  36. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    |
    1 BED
    $1,410
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,204 - $1,390
    Required Monthly Fees$180 - $182
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,410 - $1,446

    Finisterra On Grove

    1250 W Grove Pky, Tempe, AZ 85283
    (623) 233-0157
  38. $190 Off
    Price Drop. $190 Off
    2 BEDS
    $1,444
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,414 - $2,123
    Required Monthly Fees$30
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,444 - $2,153

    Allure at Tempe Apartments

    1155 W Grove Pky, Tempe, AZ 85283
    (623) 400-8859
  40. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    1 BED
    $1,423
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,290 - $1,665
    Required Monthly Fees$8 - $10
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,423 - $1,675

    Broadstone Tempe Station

    2323 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (855) 949-6153
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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

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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