
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Tempe, AZ from $500 (25 Rentals)
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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 |
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Tempe Studio Apartments | $1,352 | $699 | $4,960 |
Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $788 | $10,000+ |
Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $899 | $10,000+ |
Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,345 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $680 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTempe, AZ
Ranked #2
Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Tempe, AZ
Corona Del Sol High School
McKemy Academy of International Studies
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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 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 $896.
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 $3,094.
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 245 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 $505 which is $2,589 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tempe.
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A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ
Written by: Andrew Jollett
I'm Andrew, your ApartmHomeLiving.com local expert for Phoenix. My earliest memories of Phoenix date back to the mid-2000s when 2 of my sisters moved there (one for work and the other for school).

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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