Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dava-Lakeshore Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $800 (44 Rentals)

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Avana Tempe
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$892 - $5,353
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Avana Tempe

30 W Carter DrTempe, AZ 85282
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Eastridge Apartments
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$957 - $1,810
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Eastridge Apartments

1522 E Southern AveTempe, AZ 85282
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Highland Park
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$1,289 - $1,978
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Highland Park

5038 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85282
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Finisterra On Grove
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$1,384 - $2,859
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Finisterra On Grove

1250 W Grove PkyTempe, AZ 85283
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CityScape at Lakeshore
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$1,631 - $6,008
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CityScape at Lakeshore

4630 S Lakeshore DrTempe, AZ 85282
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Granada Lakes
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Granada Lakes

5701 S Rural RdTempe, AZ 85283
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The Flats
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$945 - $1,290
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The Flats

1045 S San Jose StMesa, AZ 85202
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Dava-Lakeshore, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

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 Sentry Tempe priced from $877. Avana Tempe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $892. Here are the most affordable Dava-Lakeshore apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sentry TempeKonaStudio,1BA$877
Avana TempeStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$892
San Jose Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$939
The FlatsA21BR,1BA$945
Eastridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$957
Lakeview at the BayLaJolla1BR,2BA$1,000
505 WestRillito1BR,1BA$1,020
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Mission SpringsSaguaro - Junior One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,050
Sono TempeHarris1BR,1BA$1,076

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dava-Lakeshore, AZ

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dava-Lakeshore area is the $1.43 price per square foot Monterey Model at Lakeview at the Bay in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,605. The second greatest value Dava-Lakeshore apartment is the B3 Model at Shoreline at the Lakes starting at $1,684 with a $1.63 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeview at the BayMonterey2BR,2BA$1.43
Shoreline at the LakesB32BR,2BA$1.63
The Rev Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$1.44
Hohokam VillasPapago1BR,1BA$1.59
La Estancia Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.74
The Avi1x11BR,1BA$1.53
Highland Park1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1.79
505 WestRillito1BR,1BA$1.42
Sofia ApartmentsThe Athena (1x1)1BR,1BA$1.55
Ovation at TempePALO VERDE1BR,1BA$1.57

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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 $1,076.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dava-Lakeshore?

The cheapest apartment in Dava-Lakeshore is The Flats which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Dava-Lakeshore costs $2,359.

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 86 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 $1,176 which is $1,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dava-Lakeshore.

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