Low Income Apartments for Rent in Tempe, AZ
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Price Drop. $280 Off|STUDIO$1,095+1 BED$995+2 BEDS$1,295+
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Price Drop. $276 Off1 BED$1,019+2 BEDS$1,323+3 BEDS$1,801+
Palms at South Mountain
4424 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042 -
1 BED$1,195+2 BEDS$1,395+Hacienda De Los Arcos
7523 E Culver St, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 -
2 BEDS$1,125Sago Gardens
1015 S Stanley Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281
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Tempe, AZ Apartments for Rent
Tempe, Arizona, combines city living with desert landscapes. Located in the East Valley section of metropolitan Phoenix, this vibrant city is home to Arizona State University's main campus. The skyline rises alongside Tempe Town Lake, offering residents both urban and recreational opportunities. With more than 300 days of sunshine annually and an average temperature of 77°F, Tempe delivers year-round outdoor living.
Apartments for rent in Tempe include downtown high-rises and residential neighborhood communities, with current one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,469 monthly. The comprehensive transportation network features the Valley Metro Rail, bus routes, and neighborhood circulator services, connecting residents to Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Mesa. The city offers cultural destinations like the Tempe Center for the Arts and ASU Gammage, outdoor spaces including Papago Park and Tempe Beach Park, and an active Mill Avenue district. Tempe's central location and varied housing options make it a desirable Valley destination.
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
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 511 Sq Ft $1,298 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 688 Sq Ft $1,431 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 992 Sq Ft $1,687 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,308 Sq Ft $2,229 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 2,111 Sq Ft $4,724 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Tempe
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Margo Manor 629 Sq Ft $1,097/mo
- Westgate 617 Sq Ft $1,105/mo
- Tempe Gardens 660 Sq Ft $1,110/mo
- Bar Ranchos 620 Sq Ft $1,118/mo
- Oaks 543 Sq Ft $1,150/mo
- Tempe Gardens Townhomes 641 Sq Ft $1,328/mo
- Guadalupe 736 Sq Ft $1,371/mo
- Jen Tilly Terrace 648 Sq Ft $1,409/mo
- Alameda 673 Sq Ft $1,424/mo
- Casa Fiesta 756 Sq Ft $1,439/mo
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