
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Tempe, AZ Under $1,500 (137 Rentals)
Rental terms in Tempe as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


The Retreat at Rio Salado

The Cameron

Norte Town Lake

Grandes Cortes

Onnix Apartments
The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
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Agave

Strada

Scottsdale Gateway

Sono Tempe

University Pointe Apartments

Allure at Tempe Apartments

Willow Creek

Sentry Tempe

Vue Nineteen 01

Skye at McClintock Station
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Cortland South Mountain

Mission Springs

Asteria Apartment Homes

Villagio Furnished

Solaire on Scottsdale

Mercury on Mill

La Estancia Apartment Homes
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Avana Tempe

Nollie

Ten01

Eastridge Apartments

Ponderosa Ranch Apartments

Parq on 5th

Skywater at Tempe Town Lake

Tempe La Mirage Apartments

The Heights on Lemon

Emerson Square
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Emerson Park

The Enclave Apartment Homes

Tempe Vista

Parkside Apartments

Axio Apartments

IMT Desert Palm Village
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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 | $1,485 | $699 | $4,039 |
Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $713 | $10,000+ |
Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $975 | $10,000+ |
Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,563 | $840 | $10,000+ |
Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $700 | $10,000+ |
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How much rent can you afford?
The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
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 Short-term Tempe Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Tempe?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Tempe is at Valencia Park listed at $795.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Tempe Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Tempe is $2,119.
What is the largest Short-term Tempe Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Tempe is a 2,375 square feet unit starting from $1,250 at Ten01.
What is the average size for Tempe Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Tempe is currently at 624 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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