
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Tempe, AZ Under $1,200 (127 Rentals)


Mission Springs

Agave

Galleria Palms

Westmount at Downtown Tempe

Scottsdale Gateway

MadEry Apartments

Lakeview at the Bay

University Pointe Apartments
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Willow Creek

Sentry Tempe

Tempe Park Place

Sono Tempe

Nines at Lakeside
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Sofia Apartments

Ascent on Spence

Ten01

Villatree Apartments

Avana Tempe

The Mod at Mills

Ponderosa Ranch Apartments

Brenda Arms

Solaris On University

Parkside Apartments
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Tides at Park View

Axio Apartments

La Paloma Apartments

IMT Desert Palm Village

Butterfield Park
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1014 E Spence Ave
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Tempe, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tempe?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Tempe Studio Apartments | $1,462 | $650 | $4,125 |
Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $695 | $10,000+ |
Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,978 | $975 | $10,000+ |
Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $695 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Tempe, AZ
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Tempe Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Tempe with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Tempe is at Santorini Villa Apartments listed at $799.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Tempe Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Tempe is $1,661.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Tempe Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Tempe is a 1,204 square feet unit starting from $3,000 at Skywater at Tempe Town Lake.
What is the average size for Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Tempe is currently 656 sq ft.
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