
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dava-Lakeshore Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $800 (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Dava-Lakeshore area of Tempe.


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Eastridge Apartments

Sono Tempe

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Avana Tempe

Lakeview at the Bay

Sofia Apartments

Nines at Lakeside

Mercury on Mill
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The Avi

Omnia Baseline

Mission Springs

Strada

505 West

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Villagio Furnished

Ovation at Tempe

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Allure at Tempe Apartments

Talavera

525-539 W Pebble Beach

909 West
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CityScape at Lakeshore

Cabana Kyrene

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The Enclave Apartment Homes

1820 E Bell De Mar Dr

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Finisterra On Grove

Shoreline at the Lakes

San Marino

Harper
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Shorehaven

1402 E Guadalupe Rd

1017 E Redfield Rd

Granada Lakes

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The Flats

San Jose Manor

Emerald Apartments

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Aventerra at Dobson Ranch Apartments
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Dava-Lakeshore, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dava-Lakeshore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dava-Lakeshore Studio Apartments | $1,530 | $838 | $4,000 |
| Dava-Lakeshore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $899 | $5,732 |
| Dava-Lakeshore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $1,049 | $6,885 |
| Dava-Lakeshore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,766 | $1,715 | $5,900 |
| Dava-Lakeshore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,548 | $2,538 | $2,559 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dava-Lakeshore Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Dava-Lakeshore Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dava-Lakeshore area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Eastridge Apartments priced from $855. The Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Dava-Lakeshore apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $855 |
| The Flats | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Sono Tempe | Olsen | Studio,1BA | $909 |
| Sentry Tempe | Reef | 1BR,1BA | $1,004 |
| Emerald Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Avana Tempe | Studio - Sophisticated | Studio,1BA | $1,068 |
| Nines at Lakeside | Kona Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Sofia Apartments | The Athena (1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Omnia Baseline | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Mission Springs | Saguaro - Junior One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,159 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dava-Lakeshore, AZ
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dava-Lakeshore area is the $1.33 price per square foot Havasu Model at 505 West in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,340. The second greatest value Dava-Lakeshore apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 525-539 W Pebble Beach starting at $1,350 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dava-Lakeshore apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 West | Havasu | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 525-539 W Pebble Beach | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Allure at Tempe Apartments | Agave | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Mercury on Mill | Sunrise - 2bed 2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Hohokam Villas | Papago | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Lakeview at the Bay | Malibu | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| La Estancia Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Sofia Apartments | The Athena (1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Aventerra at Dobson Ranch Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Sentry Tempe | Reef | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dava-Lakeshore Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dava-Lakeshore?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dava-Lakeshore is under $1,159.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dava-Lakeshore?
The cheapest apartment in Dava-Lakeshore is The Flats which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Dava-Lakeshore costs $8,055.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dava-Lakeshore?
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 99 regular apartments in Dava-Lakeshore 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 Dava-Lakeshore?
Cheap apartments in Dava-Lakeshore have an average cost of $1,119 which is $6,936 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dava-Lakeshore.
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