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422 W Pebble Beach Dr

1873 E University Dr

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CityScape at Lakeshore

Hudson on Farmer

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Trovita Rio

1222 W 4th St

1215 E Lemon St

McKemy at Tempe Town Lake

Northbend
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West 6th

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Vela at Tempe Town Lake

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The Enclave Apartment Homes

2035 S Elm St

Shorehaven

Norte Town Lake Apartments

1905 E University Dr

1065 W 1st St

Manhatton

1010 W University Dr
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Encore on Farmer

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Rialto

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The Place of Tempe

1867-1873 E University Dr

Venture on Wilson

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Scene 1 Condos

La Victoria Commons II

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The Bridger

Suite 16

University Gardens

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The Ivy

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tempe?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Tempe Studio Apartments | $1,406 | $649 | $4,002 |
| Cheap Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $799 | $6,551 |
| Cheap Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap 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 Manhatton which is listed at $750, 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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