Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Apache Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $650 (72 Rentals)

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1345 E Orange St

TempeAZ85281

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Aura Apache
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$1,382 - $2,673

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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Red Sea Grove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Sea Grove

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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Hayden Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hayden Terrace

1925 E Hayden LnTempe, AZ 85281
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Alegre Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alegre Apartments

1827 E Lemon StTempe, 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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Aces on Apache
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Aces on Apache

1620 E Apache BlvdTempe, 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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Parkside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

825 S River DrTempe, AZ 85281
Student Housing
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Murietta at ASU
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Murietta at ASU

1717 S Dorsey LnTempe, AZ 85281
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The Warhol
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Warhol

1415 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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Tempe Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tempe Vista

2045 E Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282
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Azara Tempe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Azara Tempe

1850 E Hayden LnTempe, AZ 85281
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The Harlow Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Harlow Apartments

1917 E Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282
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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 $779. Central on Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $906. Here are the most affordable Apache apartments for rent in Tempe, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aster on UniversityS1 UStudio, 1BA$779
Central on BroadwayAStudio, 1BA$906
SoL4BR/4BA - Horizon4BR, 4BA$920
Willow Creek1X1-6301BR, 1BA$924
Onnix ApartmentsJade - StudioStudio, 1BA$947
Terra Vida0AStudio, 1BA$958
Emerson ParkStudioStudio, 1BA$970
Silverwood ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR, 1BA$995
MadEry ApartmentsBartlett1BR, 1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Apache, AZ

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Apache area is the $0.43 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Apache apartment is the 2402 E 5th St Model at 2402 E 5th St, Unit UNIT 1618 in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting at $725 with a $0.43 price per square foot. 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$0.43
2402 E 5th St, Unit UNIT 16182402 E 5th St4BR, 3BA$0.43
The Howe Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Unit3BR, 2BA$1.51
PM A1156: 850 S River Dr. #20672BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.42
SoL2BR/2BA - Golden Cove2BR, 2BA$1.18
Tempe Vista2x1 900sf Avanti Reno2BR, 1BA$1.51
Rise on McClintockB2 Classic2BR, 2BA$1.55
Emerson Square2 Bed 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$1.50
Gateway at Tempe - Lease by the bed2x2 S Renovated2BR, 2BA$1.32
149 N Phyllis2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1.51

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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 $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Apache?

The cheapest apartment in Apache is Willow Creek which is listed at $924, while the average apartment in Apache costs $1,421.

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 155 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 $649 which is $772 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Apache.

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