Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dava-Lakeshore Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $800 (46 Rentals)

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Avana Tempe
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$971 - $7,222
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Avana Tempe

30 W Carter DrTempe, AZ 85282
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Eastridge Apartments
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$1,040 - $1,640
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Eastridge Apartments

1522 E Southern AveTempe, AZ 85282
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Highland Park
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$1,236 - $2,196
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 4

Highland Park

5038 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85282
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Finisterra On Grove
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$1,298 - $2,699
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Finisterra On Grove

1250 W Grove PkyTempe, AZ 85283
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CityScape at Lakeshore
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$1,663 - $8,949
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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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$1,015 - $1,120
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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 $898. San Jose Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $939. Here are the most affordable Dava-Lakeshore apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sentry TempeKonaStudio,1BA$898
San Jose Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$939
Avana TempeStudio - SophisticatedStudio,1BA$971
Mission SpringsSaguaro - Junior One BedroomStudio,1BA$975
Sono TempeHarris1BR,1BA$978
Mercury on MillKona - 1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$999
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Nines at LakesideKona ClassicStudio,1BA$1,099
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,102
The FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dava-Lakeshore, AZ

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dava-Lakeshore area is the $1.68 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath B Model at Townhomes at Kyrene in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Dava-Lakeshore apartment is the B3 Model at San Marino starting at $1,809 with a $1.53 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.
Townhomes at Kyrene3 Bed 2 Bath B3BR,2BA$1.68
San MarinoB32BR,2BA$1.53
525-539 W Pebble Beach2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Allure at Tempe ApartmentsAgave2BR,2BA$1.51
Hohokam VillasPapago1BR,1BA$1.59
505 WestSaguaro2BR,1BA$1.46
The Avi2x12BR,1BA$1.46
La Estancia Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.55
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.62
Mercury on MillKona - 1bed 1bath1BR,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 $1,120.

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

The cheapest apartment in Dava-Lakeshore is Sono Tempe which is listed at $978, while the average apartment in Dava-Lakeshore costs $2,492.

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 108 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 $1,163 which is $1,329 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dava-Lakeshore.

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