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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tempe

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  1. Building Photo - The Bradford
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    The Bradford

    1037 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
  3. Building Photo - Gateway at Tempe
    $255 Off
    Price Drop. $255 Off
    1 BED
    $1,395+
    2 BEDS
    $940+
    3 BEDS
    $775+
    4 BEDS
    $725+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$725 - $1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$725 - $1,450

    Gateway at Tempe

    1655 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 253-9043
  6. Building Photo - Atrium
    Call for Rent

    Atrium

    1835 E Don Carlos Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
  10. Building Photo - Parq on 5th
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $980+
    1 BED
    $1,325+
    2 BEDS
    $1,328+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$899 - $1,617
    Required Monthly Fees$81
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$980 - $1,597

    Parq on 5th

    805 W Brown St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 254-5957
  12. Open Living Space - Suite 16
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $899

    Suite 16

    1402 S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
  13. Open Kitchen Studio - Riviera Palms
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $899+
    1 BED
    $1,099+

    Riviera Palms

    914 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281
  14. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,749+
    2 BEDS
    $1,289+
    4 BEDS
    $899+

    Nine20 Tempe

    920 S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
  20. Building Photo - Sago Gardens
    Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $950

    Sago Gardens

    1015 S Stanley Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281
  27. Building Photo - Westmount at Downtown Tempe Apartments
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,025+
    2 BEDS
    $1,311+
    3 BEDS
    $1,691+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$980 - $1,758
    Required Monthly Fees$45 - $49
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,025 - $1,695

    Westmount at Downtown Tempe Apartments

    615 S Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 526-0443
  28. Building Photo - 1215 E Lemon St
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $980
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$980
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$980

    1215 E Lemon St Unit Lemon L

    1215 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  32. Building Photo - The Apollo
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,779+
    2 BEDS
    $1,319+
    3 BEDS
    $1,385+
    4 BEDS
    $999+

    The Apollo

    1100 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (480) 900-1722
  33. $325 Off
    Price Drop. $325 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,625+
    1 BED
    $1,799+
    2 BEDS
    $1,199+
    4 BEDS
    $999+

    The Carmin

    1000 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (928) 575-8843
  34. Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,525+
    1 BED
    $1,875+
    2 BEDS
    $1,325+
    3 BEDS
    $1,525+

    Canvas

    1010 E Orange St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (877) 652-4730
  35. Building Photo - Union Tempe
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,495+
    1 BED
    $1,695+
    2 BEDS
    $1,360+
    3 BEDS
    $1,004+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$999 - $2,997
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$999 - $2,997

    Union Tempe

    712 S Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
  37. Building Photo - George Ann
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $999

    George Ann

    1122 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281
  40. Building Photo - 1415 S Terrace Rd
    3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    1415 S Terrace Rd

    1415 S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  41. Building Photo - 1214 S Roosevelt St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    1214 S Roosevelt St Unit B

    1214 S Roosevelt St, 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 253 cheap apartments available in Downtown Tempe, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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