Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 525 Town Lake Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (43 Rentals)

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property at 828 W 2nd St

$1,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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828 W 2nd St

TempeAZ85281

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property at 615 S Hardy Dr

$1,250 - $1,497

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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615 S Hardy Dr

TempeAZ85281

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Plaza East
1 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza East

807 W 3rd StTempe, AZ 85281
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Venture on Wilson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Venture on Wilson

626 S Wilson StTempe, AZ 85281
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Hidden Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Glen

818 W 3rd StTempe, AZ 85281
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Encore on Farmer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Encore on Farmer

601 S Farmer AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Echo Tempe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Echo Tempe

1014 S Farmer AveTempe, AZ 85281
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1033 N Parkside Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1033 N Parkside Dr

1033 N Parkside DrTempe, AZ 85288
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Parkview on 5th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview on 5th

704-724 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Wilson Studios
Studio Apartments

Wilson Studios

110-114 S Wilson StTempe, AZ 85281
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Pecan Grove Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pecan Grove Estates

1233 W 4th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Emerson Mill Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Mill Avenue

101 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Salado Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Salado Springs

242 S Beck AveTempe, AZ 85281

525 Town Lake, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available 525 Town Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the 525 Town Lake area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Margo priced from $929. Studio 710 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable 525 Town Lake apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MargoStudioStudio,1BA$929
Studio 710 ApartmentsSmall Studio DeluxeStudio,1BA$949
Grandes CortesStudioStudio,1BA$950
Westmount at Downtown TempeSunset Classic2BR,1BA$1,094
Solaris On UniversityU1 - 1 x 11BR,1BA$1,099
Dwell at 5th and Farmer0 Bed/1 BathStudio,1BA$1,149
Union Tempe3x2TH3BR,2BA$1,200
Axio Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Rio ParadisoA11BR,1BA$1,210
Riverside Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1,277

Best Value Apartments for Rent in 525 Town Lake, AZ

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the 525 Town Lake area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2x2.5 Standard Garage Model at Roosevelt Luxury Townhomes in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value 525 Town Lake apartment is the C1 Model at Rio Paradiso starting at $2,080 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 525 Town Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roosevelt Luxury Townhomes2x2.5 Standard Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.65
Rio ParadisoC13BR,2BA$1.63
Luna Bear 5th StreetB12BR,2BA$1.45
Lyndon LaneTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Roosevelt South2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.97
Roosevelt Park2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.80
Riverside Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.50
West 5th2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.73
Solaris On UniversityU1 - 1 x 11BR,1BA$1.52
Union Tempe2x1FL2BR,1BA$1.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
525 Town Lake, Tempe, AZ

Ranked #30

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Arizona, including Tempe. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap 525 Town Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in 525 Town Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in 525 Town Lake is under $1,277.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in 525 Town Lake?

The cheapest apartment in 525 Town Lake is Solaris On University which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in 525 Town Lake costs $2,542.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 525 Town Lake?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 53 regular apartments in 525 Town Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in 525 Town Lake?

Cheap apartments in 525 Town Lake have an average cost of $1,131 which is $1,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in 525 Town Lake.

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