Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Tempe, AZ

Some of the cheapest neighborhoods in Tempe are Lindon Park, Westgate, and Tempe Gardens. These neighborhoods offer some of the lowest rent prices in Tempe, making them ideal for renters on a budget. As of September 12, 2025, the average rent in Tempe is $1,468, which is 1.9% lower than last year. However, it's important to remember that rental prices can vary significantly based on factors such as location, amenities, and floor plans.

Lindon Park

Average Rent

$1,060/Month

TransitScore® Rating

45/100

Units Available

11 Rentals

Lindon Park is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Lindon Park is $1,060 while the city average is $1,468. Residents enjoy convenient access to Desert Arboretum Park, Gateway Community College, and Palm Village. The neighborhood is considered walkable with a WalkScore® of 71.

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Westgate

Average Rent

$1,096/Month

TransitScore® Rating

48/100

Units Available

10 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Tempe neighborhood on a budget, check out Westgate. The average rent is $1,096, compared to the city average of $1,468. Westgate is convenient to South Mountain Comm. Coll., Eleventh St/Mill, and Fifth St/Ash. The community is walkable with a WalkScore® of 82.

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Tempe Gardens

Average Rent

$1,148/Month

TransitScore® Rating

48/100

Units Available

32 Rentals

Tempe Gardens is an affordable neighborhood in Tempe with an average rent price of $1,148. Compare this to the city average of $1,468. Tempe Gardens provides easy access to Arizona State University, Huntington Square, and Paseo Del Saber/Apache. It’s a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a WalkScore® of 59.

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Broadmor

Average Rent

$1,170/Month

TransitScore® Rating

53/100

Units Available

11 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Tempe, Broadmor might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,170, while the city’s average stands at $1,468. Broadmor is near ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, Alverno College, and Safeway Center.

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Broadmor Manor

Average Rent

$1,170/Month

TransitScore® Rating

48/100

Units Available

11 Rentals

Broadmor Manor is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Broadmor Manor is $1,170 while the city average is $1,468. Residents enjoy convenient access to Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway, and Desert Arboretum Park. The neighborhood is considered somewhat walkable with a WalkScore® of 50.

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Oaks

Average Rent

$1,197/Month

Units Available

35 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Tempe neighborhood on a budget, check out Oaks. The average rent is $1,197, compared to the city average of $1,468. Oaks is convenient to i.d.e.a. Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History, and Sycamore/Main Street.

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Papago Manor

Average Rent

$1,202/Month

Units Available

16 Rentals

Papago Manor is an affordable neighborhood in Tempe with an average rent price of $1,202. Compare this to the city average of $1,468. Papago Manor provides easy access to Arizona State University, Tempe Beach Park/Rio Salado, and Marina Heights/Rio Salado.

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Parkside Manor

Average Rent

$1,207/Month

TransitScore® Rating

46/100

Units Available

10 Rentals

If you’re looking for a great, affordable neighborhood in Tempe, Parkside Manor might be the perfect place! It has an average rent price of $1,207, while the city’s average stands at $1,468. Parkside Manor is near ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, Gateway Community College, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International.

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Guadalupe

Average Rent

$1,226/Month

Year-Over-Year Rent Change

4%

TransitScore® Rating

17/100

Units Available

116 Rentals

Guadalupe is a top choice for budget-conscious renters for a variety of reasons. The average rent in Guadalupe is $1,226 while the city average is $1,468. This is a -4% difference from last year. Residents enjoy convenient access to The Groves, ASU Center for Meteorite Studies, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International. The neighborhood is considered somewhat walkable with a WalkScore® of 69.

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Cavalier Hills

Average Rent

$1,248/Month

TransitScore® Rating

38/100

Units Available

16 Rentals

When you’re looking for a great Tempe neighborhood on a budget, check out Cavalier Hills. The average rent is $1,248, compared to the city average of $1,468. Cavalier Hills is convenient to Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, and Papago Park. The community is walkable with a WalkScore® of 81.

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Methodology

Transit Score measures access to public transit. Scores range from 0 (minimal transit) to 100 (rider’s paradise). Learn more about the Transit Score methodology. Rental data is sourced from CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As a leading authority in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar performs in-depth research to build and sustain an extensive database of commercial real estate insights.

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