
Apartments for Rent in Tempe, AZ Under $1,200 (175 Rentals)


1205 W Southern Ave, Unit A

IMT Desert Palm Village

Sofia Apartments

The District on Apache

Westmount at Downtown Tempe

Brenda Arms
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Ten01

Parkside Apartments

Butterfield Park

Agave

Grandes Cortes

Lakeview at the Bay

Nines at Lakeside

1433 S Kenneth Pl
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Mission Springs

Solaris On University

Omnia Baseline

Villas on 4th

Eastridge Apartments

Avana Tempe

Studio 710 Apartments
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Sono Tempe

Parq on 5th

Onnix Apartments

Villatree Apartments

Tempe Park Place

Willow Creek

Emerson Square

University Pointe Apartments

MadEry Apartments

Paseo on University

La Paloma Apartments
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Tides at Park View

Sentry Tempe

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Union Tempe

The Mod at Mills

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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 |
---|---|---|---|
Tempe Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $1,464 | $650 | $4,125 |
Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,656 | $695 | $9,707 |
Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,977 | $975 | $10,000+ |
Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,598 | $775 | $10,000+ |
Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,443 | $695 | $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 Tempe
How much are Studio apartments in Tempe?
There are currently 160 Studio Apartments in Tempe with rent ranges from $650 to $4,125 with an average price of $1,464.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Tempe Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Tempe ranges from $695 to $9,707 with an average monthly rent of $1,656.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Tempe cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Tempe range from $975 to $15,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,977.
How expensive are Tempe Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 209 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Tempe on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $775 to $14,860 - averaging $2,598 for the location.
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