
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Tempe, AZ from $699 (103 Rentals)


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Grandes Cortes

Lyndon Lane

600 S Roosevelt St

Scottsdale Gateway

Emerson Square
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Metro 101 Apartments

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1311 W Baseline Rd

Dwell @ 5th and Farmer

1033 N Parkside Dr

Ten01

Nollie
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The Retreat at Rio Salado

The Cameron

MAA Fountainhead

Aura Apache

Trovita Rio

Culdesac Tempe

Skywater at Tempe Town Lake

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1811 E Apache Blvd
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 | $1,516 | $699 | $4,796 |
Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,669 | $805 | $8,091 |
Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $950 | $8,300 |
Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $840 | $9,684 |
Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,521 | $650 | $10,000+ |
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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 $930.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tempe?
The cheapest apartment in Tempe is The Molino Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Tempe costs $3,003.
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 397 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 $512 which is $2,491 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tempe.
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