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Apartments under $900 for Rent in Tempe, AZ

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  1. Scottsdale Gateway apartments — community photo - Scottsdale Gateway
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    STUDIO
    $917
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$894 - $1,045
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$917 - $1,068

    Scottsdale Gateway

    2100 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 401-0441
  8. Building Photo - Villatree Apartments
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $974
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$869 - $1,109
    Required Monthly Fees$105
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$974 - $1,214

    Villatree Apartments

    1750 S Price Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (888) 557-4139
  11. $115 Off
    Price Drop. $115 Off
    3 BEDS
    $775+
    4 BEDS
    $650+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$650 - $905
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$650 - $905

    Gateway at Tempe

    1655 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 253-9043
  15. Building Photo - Union Tempe
    $211 Off
    Price Drop. $211 Off
    5 BEDS
    $889
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$889
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$889

    Union Tempe

    712 S Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
  18. Building Photo - 505 W Howe St
    5 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$750

    505 W Howe St

    505 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281
  25. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $899

    Riviera Palms

    914 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281
  27. Open Living Space - Suite 16
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $899

    Suite 16

    1402 S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
  29. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    4 BEDS
    $799

    Nine20 Tempe

    920 S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
  30. 1 BED
    $750

    Manhatton

    1849 E Manhatton Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
  31. Building Photo - Atrium
    Call for Rent

    Atrium

    1835 E Don Carlos Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
  32. Building Photo - The Bradford
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    Call for Rent

    The Bradford

    1037 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

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Tempe at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,487
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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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Education

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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
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Tempe High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,430 Students
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McKemy Academy of International Studies

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
334 Students
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Broadmor Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
574 Students

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