1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ (277 Rentals)

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Smith & Rio
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$1,858 - $2,293
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$1,647 - $5,267

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Smith & Rio

1979 E Rio Salado PkwyTempe, AZ 85288
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Vero
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$1,485 - $2,220
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$1,533 - $2,536

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Vero

651 E 6th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Aura Watermark
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$1,691 - $1,946
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$1,411 - $4,580

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Aura Watermark

420 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85281
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San Portella
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$1,539 - $4,300
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$1,648 - $5,429

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San Portella

2155 S 55th StTempe, AZ 85282
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Aura Apache
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$1,585 - $2,149
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$1,477 - $2,858

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Aura Apache

1820 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Trovita Rio
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$1,681 - $1,799
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$1,500 - $2,695

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Trovita Rio

701 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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West 5th
$1,199 - $1,234
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$1,234 - $1,334

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$1,234 - $1,334
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West 5th

601 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Gateway at Tempe
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$1,425 - $1,600
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$725 - $1,600

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Gateway at Tempe

1655 E University DrTempe, AZ 85288
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Eastridge Apartments
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$980 - $1,245
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$957 - $1,710

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Eastridge Apartments

1522 E Southern AveTempe, AZ 85282
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Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Tempe area of Phoenix, AZ is found at Mira Tempe and is listed at 1,105 square feet priced from $2,850. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Mira Tempe1 Bed / 1.5 Bath1,105 Sq Ft$2,850
Smith & RioBB11,051 Sq Ft$2,255
Rio ParadisoB4 Loft1,017 Sq Ft$1,715
Skywater at Tempe Town LakeA6944 Sq Ft$2,060
Vela at Tempe Town LakeA4938 Sq Ft$1,898
Modera Rio SaladoA08D888 Sq Ft$2,277
Ten011 Bed/1 Bath/Loft887 Sq Ft$2,099
The Local Tempe Luxury Apartments1.5 Bed/1 Bath865 Sq Ft$2,209
SALTOne Bedroom858 Sq Ft$1,814
San Portella1B842 Sq Ft$1,644

Cheapest Available Downtown Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Tempe of Phoenix, AZ is the 1x1 Model starting from $850 at The Atrium. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Tempe is currently $1,601. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Atrium1x1$850
MadEry ApartmentsBartlett$950
Lyndon LaneLyndon Lane One Bedroom One Bath$975
Parq on 5thA1$975
Spring Leaf Apartments1BR/1.0BA$995
Tempe TerraceOne Bedroom Suite$999
Thrive Tempe Apartments1x1$999
Onnix ApartmentsCobalt A1$1,005
PolancoOne Bedroom One Bath$1,049
Hidden Glen1X1$1,050

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Tempe Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Tempe with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Tempe is at The Atrium listed at $850.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Tempe Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Tempe is $1,601.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Tempe Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Tempe is a 1,105 square feet unit starting from $2,850 at Mira Tempe.

What is the average size for Downtown Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Tempe is currently 760 sq ft.

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