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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tempe

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  1. Building Photo - Gateway at Tempe - Lease by the bed
    Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $935+
    3 BEDS
    $775+
    4 BEDS
    $650+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$650 - $1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$650 - $1,000

    Gateway at Tempe - Lease by the bed

    1655 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 253-9043
  2. Building Photo - 820 W 14th St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$650

    820 W 14th St

    820 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  3. Building Photo - The Bradford
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    Call for Rent

    The Bradford

    1037 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
  4. Building Photo - 1345 E Orange St
    5 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $725
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$725
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$725

    1345 E Orange St

    1345 E Orange St, Tempe, AZ 85281
  5. 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
  9. Building Photo - Nine20 Tempe
    1 BED
    $1,749+
    2 BEDS
    $1,149+
    4 BEDS
    $799+

    Nine20 Tempe

    920 S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
  16. Building Photo - The Apollo
    $291 Off
    Price Drop. $291 Off
    1 BED
    $1,649+
    2 BEDS
    $1,249+
    3 BEDS
    $1,199+
    4 BEDS
    $869+

    The Apollo

    1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 900-1722
  17. Building Photo - Union Tempe
    $201 Off
    Price Drop. $201 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,379+
    1 BED
    $1,600+
    2 BEDS
    $1,189+
    3 BEDS
    $950+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$875 - $1,600
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$875 - $1,600

    Union Tempe

    712 S Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
  18. Building Photo - George Ann
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $895

    George Ann

    1122 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281
  20. Building Photo - The Carmin
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,625+
    1 BED
    $1,799+
    2 BEDS
    $1,199+
    4 BEDS
    $899+

    The Carmin

    1000 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (928) 575-8843
  22. Open Kitchen Studio - Riviera Palms
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $995+
    2 BEDS
    $1,295+

    Riviera Palms

    914 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281
  24. Building Photo - 1409 S Mill Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $900+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,250+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900 - $1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900 - $1,250

    1409 S Mill Ave

    1409 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
  28. Building Photo - 931 S Casitas Dr
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    931 S Casitas Dr

    931 S Casitas Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  29. Building Photo - Canvas
    $371 Off
    Price Drop. $371 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,549+
    1 BED
    $1,849+
    2 BEDS
    $1,299+
    3 BEDS
    $1,199+

    Canvas

    1010 E Orange St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (877) 652-4730
  34. Building Photo - 407 W Howe St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$975

    407 W Howe St

    407 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281
  35. Building Photo - 700 W University Dr
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$975
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$975

    700 W University Dr Unit 125

    700 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
  37. Building Photo - 1215 E LEMON St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $990
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$990
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$990

    1215 E LEMON St Unit Lemon R

    1215 E LEMON St, TEMPE, AZ 85281
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  40. Building Photo - Westmount at Downtown Tempe Apartments
    $114 Off
    Price Drop. $114 Off
    1 BED
    $1,135+
    2 BEDS
    $1,044+
    3 BEDS
    $1,637+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$999 - $1,714
    Required Monthly Fees$45 - $49
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,044 - $1,763

    Westmount at Downtown Tempe Apartments

    615 S Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 526-0443
  41. Building Photo - Butterfield Park
    $200 Off
    Price Drop. $200 Off
    1 BED
    $1,227+
    2 BEDS
    $1,342+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$999 - $1,334
    Required Monthly Fees$228 - $243
    Total Monthly Price$1,227 - $1,577

    Butterfield Park

    1215 S Dorsey Ln, Tempe, AZ 85281
  42. Open Living Space - Suite 16
    STUDIO
    $999

    Suite 16

    1402 S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
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When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Tempe, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Tempe.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 281 cheap apartments available in Downtown Tempe, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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