
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Tempe, AZ from $500 (98 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Papago Gardens Apartments

Monterey Village

Central on Broadway

Station 21

Avana Cordoba

Fiesta Village Furnished - Utilities Included

Papago Crossing

Coral Point Apartments

Palms at South Mountain
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Stonegate Furnished

Garden Terrace Apartments

Papago Fairways

Polanco

Avana River Ranch

Carlyle at South Mountain

Grayson on the Rail

Avia 266

CIRQ 44

Avana Chandler
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Sierra Foothills

Sterling Point Apartment Homes

Papago Park Apartments

Twin Palms

Parq at East Arcadia

Mandarina

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Allegro Apartments

Westmount at the District

The Met at Fashion Center

Cortland Red Mountain

Landing at Fiesta Village

Mountain Park Ranch

The Pomeroy

Pinnacle Terrace

Red Rox Villas

Ascent at Papago Park

Portola South Mountain

Avana Coronado

Carlyle Townhomes

The Pacifica - 1 & 2 bedrooms units

Caldera

Palazzo Townhomes

Lumiere Chandler

Las Aguas Apartments
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 | $1,329 | $699 | $4,960 |
| Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,401 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $680 | $10,000+ |
Explore Tempe
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 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 $880.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tempe?
The cheapest apartment in Tempe is Papago Vista which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Tempe costs $3,111.
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 230 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 $605 which is $2,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tempe.
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