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Apartments under $2,500 for Rent in Tempe, AZ

5,477 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - IMT Desert Palm Village
    Exceptional Value
    |
    1 BED
    $1,238+
    2 BEDS
    $1,403+
    3 BEDS
    $2,038+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,220 - $2,255
    Required Monthly Fees$18
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,238 - $2,273

    IMT Desert Palm Village

    1215 E Vista Del Cerro Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 323-8837
  2. Building Photo - THE ACCESS
    $360 Off
    Price Drop. $360 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,045+
    1 BED
    $1,155+
    2 BEDS
    $1,540+
    3 BEDS
    $2,490+

    THE ACCESS

    1811 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 244-7393
  3. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    |
    1 BED
    $1,598+
    2 BEDS
    $1,878+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,575 - $1,985
    Required Monthly Fees$13
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,598 - $1,998

    IMT Riverview

    711 N Evergreen Rd, Mesa, AZ 85201
    (623) 526-5545
  4. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,608+
    1 BED
    $1,772+
    2 BEDS
    $2,120+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,547 - $2,220
    Required Monthly Fees$61
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,608 - $2,281

    Vero

    651 E 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (877) 960-3240
  5. $472 Off
    Price Drop. $472 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,768+
    1 BED
    $1,925+
    2 BEDS
    $2,281+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,748 - $5,757
    Required Monthly Fees$20
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,768 - $2,942

    Smith & Rio

    1979 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 526-1496
  6. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,652+
    1 BED
    $1,959+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,615 - $4,612
    Required Monthly Fees$37
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,652 - $2,348

    The Alyssa

    98 South River Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 888-8572
  11. $249 Off
    Price Drop. $249 Off
    |
    1 BED
    $1,100+
    2 BEDS
    $1,350+

    Avia 266

    2354 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201
    (844) 975-3833
  15. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    |
    1 BED
    $1,685+
    2 BEDS
    $2,371+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,626 - $3,099
    Required Monthly Fees$59
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,685 - $2,492

    The Cameron

    2062 E Cameron Way, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (877) 566-6126
  16. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,658+
    1 BED
    $1,816+
    2 BEDS
    $2,403+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,594 - $3,318
    Required Monthly Fees$64
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,658 - $2,527

    Aura Watermark

    420 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (833) 693-4005
  17. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,620+
    1 BED
    $1,725+
    2 BEDS
    $2,188+

    The Aubrey

    1003 W Washington St, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 404-8922
  18. $223 Off
    Price Drop. $223 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,316+
    1 BED
    $1,393+
    2 BEDS
    $1,759+

    Metro 101

    2157 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 263-0967
  22. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,175+
    2 BEDS
    $1,299+
    3 BEDS
    $1,524+
    4 BEDS
    $999+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$999 - $2,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$999 - $2,195

    VERVE Tempe

    1011 E Orange St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (855) 687-9087
  24. $253 Off
    Price Drop. $253 Off
    1 BED
    $1,100+
    2 BEDS
    $1,250+
    3 BEDS
    $1,900+

    The Avi

    1235 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
    (623) 552-6425
  26. $185 Off
    Price Drop. $185 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $973+
    1 BED
    $1,095+
    2 BEDS
    $1,456+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950 - $2,049
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$973 - $2,072

    Scottsdale Gateway

    2100 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 401-0441
  28. $182 Off
    Price Drop. $182 Off
    |
    1 BED
    $1,373+
    2 BEDS
    $1,694+
    3 BEDS
    $2,400+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,308 - $2,335
    Required Monthly Fees$65
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,373 - $2,400

    Galleria Palms

    1600 W La Jolla Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (602) 755-6819
  29. $379 Off
    Price Drop. $379 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,360+
    1 BED
    $1,572+
    2 BEDS
    $2,186+

    West 6th

    115 W 6th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 400-6058
  32. 2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    |
    1 BED
    $1,429+
    2 BEDS
    $1,816+
    3 BEDS
    $1,951+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,249 - $2,680
    Required Monthly Fees$180 - $182
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,429 - $2,168

    Finisterra On Grove

    1250 W Grove Pky, Tempe, AZ 85283
    (623) 233-0157
  35. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    2 BEDS
    $1,254+
    3 BEDS
    $1,603+
    4 BEDS
    $2,522+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,224 - $4,036
    Required Monthly Fees$30
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,254 - $2,543

    Allure at Tempe Apartments

    1155 W Grove Pky, Tempe, AZ 85283
    (623) 400-8859
  37. Exceptional Value
    |
    1 BED
    $1,301+
    2 BEDS
    $1,616+
    3 BEDS
    $2,318+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,243 - $2,785
    Required Monthly Fees$8 - $10
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,301 - $2,795

    Broadstone Tempe Station

    2323 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (855) 949-6153
  39. $382 Off
    Price Drop. $382 Off
    1 BED
    $1,204+
    2 BEDS
    $1,479+
    3 BEDS
    $1,854+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,144 - $1,923
    Required Monthly Fees$60
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,204 - $1,983

    Highland Park

    5038 S Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
    (623) 263-0254
  41. Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,305+
    2 BEDS
    $1,565+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,184 - $1,659
    Required Monthly Fees$121
    Total Monthly Price$1,305 - $1,780

    Strada

    701 W Grove Pky, Tempe, AZ 85283
    (623) 323-3775
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Tempe at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,488
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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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