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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tempe

2,315 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - Gateway at Tempe
    $115 Off
    Price Drop. $115 Off
    2 BEDS
    $950+
    3 BEDS
    $775+
    4 BEDS
    $650+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$650 - $1,000
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$650 - $1,000

    Gateway at Tempe

    1655 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
    (623) 253-9043
  2. Building Photo - The Bradford
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    Call for Rent

    The Bradford

    1037 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
  4. 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
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,599+
    1 BED
    $1,749+
    2 BEDS
    $1,149+
    4 BEDS
    $799+

    Nine20 Tempe

    920 S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
  12. Building Photo - Atrium
    Call for Rent

    Atrium

    1835 E Don Carlos Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
  16. Open Living Space - Suite 16
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $899

    Suite 16

    1402 S Terrace Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
  17. Open Kitchen Studio - Riviera Palms
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $899+
    1 BED
    $1,099+
    2 BEDS
    $1,299+

    Riviera Palms

    914 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281
  19. Building Photo - 1409 S Mill Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $925+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,350+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$925 - $1,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$925 - $1,350

    1409 S Mill Ave

    1409 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
  22. Building Photo - 700 W University Dr
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,100+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950 - $1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950 - $1,100

    700 W University Dr

    700 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
  27. Building Photo - VERVE Tempe
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $2,175+
    2 BEDS
    $1,299+
    3 BEDS
    $1,545+
    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
  29. Building Photo - The Carmin
    Exceptional Value
    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
  30. 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
  31. Building Photo - Union Tempe
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,495+
    2 BEDS
    $1,360+
    3 BEDS
    $1,230+
    4 BEDS
    $999+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$999 - $1,495
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$999 - $1,495

    Union Tempe

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

    George Ann

    1122 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281
  35. Building Photo - Butterfield Park
    $186 Off
    Price Drop. $186 Off
    1 BED
    $1,000+
    2 BEDS
    $1,334+

    Butterfield Park

    1215 S Dorsey Ln, Tempe, AZ 85281
  39. Building Photo - THE ACCESS
    $205 Off
    Price Drop. $205 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,050+
    1 BED
    $1,310+
    2 BEDS
    $1,685+
    3 BEDS
    $2,365+

    THE ACCESS

    1811 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
    (623) 244-7393
  40. Building Photo - Sago Gardens
    Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $1,050

    Sago Gardens

    1015 S Stanley Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281
  41. Building Photo - 524 W Howe St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    524 W Howe St Unit 524

    524 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281
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Downtown Tempe Neighborhood in Tempe, AZ

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 282 cheap apartments available in Downtown Tempe, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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