Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Apache Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (75 Rentals)

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Villatree Apartments
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$1,176 - $1,789
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Villatree Apartments

1750 S Price RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Aura Apache
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$1,437 - $2,928
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Aura Apache

1820 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Desert Willow Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Willow Apartments

1895-1901 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Atrium
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium

1835 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Apache Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apache Lofts

1617 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Rise on McClintock
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise on McClintock

2045 S McClintock DrTempe, AZ 85282
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Hayden Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hayden Terrace

1925 E Hayden LnTempe, AZ 85281
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Alegre Apartments
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Alegre Apartments

1827 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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La Paloma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Paloma Apartments

1975 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Aces on Apache
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Aces on Apache

1620 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Aqua Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aqua Apartments

1532 S Price RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Apache, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Apache Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Apache area of Tempe, AZ is a Studio unit found at Aster on University priced from $799. Onnix Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $951. Here are the most affordable Apache apartments for rent in Tempe, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aster on UniversityS1 CStudio,1BA$799
Onnix ApartmentsJade - StudioStudio,1BA$951
Terra VidaSAStudio,1BA$952
Emerson Square1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
Silverwood ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Broadway VistaStudioStudio,1BA$999
MadEry ApartmentsBartlett1BR,1BA$999
Avia 266StudioStudio,1BA$1,020
Central on BroadwayD1BR,1BA$1,040
SoL2BR/2BA - Silver2BR,2BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Apache, AZ

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Apache area is the $0.48 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Apache apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit Model at The Howe Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Apache apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.48
The Howe Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit2BR,2BA$1.19
The WarholB1P2BR,1BA$1.55
SoL2BR/2BA - Platinum2BR,2BA$1.18
Cape Cod Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
Rise on McClintockB2 Classic2BR,2BA$1.43
Broadstone Tempe StationExpress1BR,1BA$1.46
El Diablo Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.51
Gateway at Tempe2x2 L Renovated2BR,2BA$1.26
Central on BroadwayD1BR,1BA$1.44

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Arizona and customized analysis for Central 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 our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Apache Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Apache?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Apache is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Apache?

The cheapest apartment in Apache is Emerson Square which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Apache costs $2,542.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Apache?

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 105 regular apartments in Apache 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 Apache?

Cheap apartments in Apache have an average cost of $588 which is $1,954 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Apache.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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