Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tempe, AZ from $600 (65 Rentals)

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Lyndon Lane
$975 - $1,530
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$975 - $1,530
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$975 - $1,530
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Lyndon Lane

1548 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Scottsdale Gateway
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$986 - $1,996
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Scottsdale Gateway

2100 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85288
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Highland Park
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$1,142 - $2,053
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Highland Park

5038 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85282
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West 5th
$1,234 - $1,334
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$1,234 - $1,334
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$1,234 - $1,334
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West 5th

601 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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IMT Desert Palm Village
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$1,258 - $1,768
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IMT Desert Palm Village

1215 E Vista Del Cerro DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Finisterra On Grove
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$1,410 - $3,092
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Finisterra On Grove

1250 W Grove PkyTempe, AZ 85283
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Aura Watermark
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$1,411 - $4,580
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Aura Watermark

420 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Smith & Rio
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$1,483 - $5,267
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Smith & Rio

1979 E Rio Salado PkwyTempe, AZ 85288
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Vero
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$1,533 - $2,536
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$1,533 - $2,536
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Vero

651 E 6th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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University Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Park

1015 E University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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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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Rise on McClintock
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise on McClintock

2045 S McClintock DrTempe, AZ 85282

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Azara Tempe
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Azara Tempe

1850 E Hayden LnTempe, AZ 85281
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Salado Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Salado Springs

242 S Beck AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Camden Tempe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Tempe

800 E Curry RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Terrasol
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$855 - $1,284
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Terrasol

1010 N 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Monterey Village
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$909 - $1,619
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Monterey Village

4707 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Chazal Scottsdale
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$1,012 - $2,048
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Chazal Scottsdale

1075 N Miller RdScottsdale, AZ 85257
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Alanza Place
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$1,199 - $2,478
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Alanza Place

1121 N 44th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Rockledge Fairways
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$1,268 - $2,019
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Rockledge Fairways

13220 S 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tempe Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tempe?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tempe is at Vista Village on Van Buren listed at $699.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tempe Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tempe Apartment is $750 at Manhatton.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tempe Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tempe is starting from $899 at Vista Village on Van Buren.

What is the most affordable Tempe Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Tempe Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at SoL and starts from $1,100.

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