
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Tempe, AZ from $899 (274 Rentals) Page 2 of 6


Ovation at Tempe

1206 E Tempe Dr

1208 E Tempe Dr

1212 E Tempe Dr

1154 E Tempe Dr

1233 E Henry St

1504 W University Dr

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Scottsdale Gateway

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1156 E Tempe Dr

809 W 1st St

422 W Pebble Beach Dr

1873 E University Dr

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Metro 101

1222 W 4th St

1215 E Lemon St

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Finisterra On Grove

McKemy at Tempe Town Lake
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Astria Tempe

2035 S Elm St

Ponderosa Ranch Apartments

1905 E University Dr

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1065 W 1st St

Sonoran Ridge Apartments

Encore on Farmer

1867-1873 E University Dr
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Hayden Terrace

Desert Willow Apartments

Echo Tempe

Evergreen on Hayden Lane

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Tempe Vista

La Victoria Commons II

902 and 908 W. 2nd Street

The Malibu
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Parkside Apartments

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Brix

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Bali Hai

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Murietta at ASU

Parkside Apartments

Rothko

University Park
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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 | $1,406 | $649 | $4,002 |
| Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $799 | $6,551 |
| Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,150 | $650 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tempe Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tempe?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tempe is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tempe?
The cheapest apartment in Tempe is Terrasol which is listed at $927, while the average apartment in Tempe costs $1,473.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tempe?
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 985 regular apartments in Tempe 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 Tempe?
Cheap apartments in Tempe have an average cost of $757 which is $716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tempe.
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