1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ (281 Rentals)

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Vero
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$1,486 - $1,795
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$1,456 - $1,870

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Vero

651 E 6th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Smith & Rio
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$1,598 - $2,075
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$1,614 - $5,659

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Smith & Rio

1979 E Rio Salado PkwyTempe, AZ 85288
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Aura Watermark
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$1,692 - $1,973
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$1,641 - $3,935

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 28

Aura Watermark

420 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85281
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San Portella
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$1,520 - $1,541
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$1,629 - $5,617

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25

San Portella

2155 S 55th StTempe, AZ 85282
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SALT
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$2,122 - $2,244
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$1,762 - $8,036

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$1,762 - $8,036
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 27

SALT

260 E Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Eastridge Apartments
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$1,110 - $1,385
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$1,090 - $1,690

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 8

Eastridge Apartments

1522 E Southern AveTempe, AZ 85282
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Aura Apache
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$1,610 - $2,149
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$1,462 - $2,928

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Aura Apache

1820 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Trovita Rio
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$1,724 - $1,781
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$1,500 - $2,595

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$1,500 - $2,595
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 9

Trovita Rio

701 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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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 The Vale and is listed at 1,137 square feet priced from $2,200. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Vale1 Beds, 2 Baths1,137 Sq Ft$2,200
Mira Tempe1 Bed / 1.5 Bath1,105 Sq Ft$2,674
Rio ParadisoB4 Loft1,017 Sq Ft$1,645
CanvasATH21,010 Sq Ft$2,199
Lakeside Drive ApartmentsA3L995 Sq Ft$2,299
The Piedmont1 Bed/1 Bath958 Sq Ft$2,159
Vela at Tempe Town LakeA4938 Sq Ft$1,830
Red Rox VillasAmber 3 - 1 Bedroom with Den916 Sq Ft$1,375
West 6th1 Bed 2 Bath Plus Den B7897 Sq Ft$1,907
Ten011 Bed/1 Bath/Loft887 Sq Ft$2,139

Cheapest Available Downtown Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Tempe of Phoenix, AZ is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $850 at Kenneth Place. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Tempe is currently $1,581. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Kenneth Place1BR/1.0BA$850
Paseo on University1 Bedroom Apartment Near ASU Tempe$908
Scene 1 Condos1BR/1.0BA$950
Parkside ApartmentsA1$993
Riviera PalmsOne Bedroom$995
University Pointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$999
Tempe TerraceOne Bedroom Suite$999
Willow Creek1X1-630$1,041
Spring Leaf Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,045
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 Kenneth Place 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 $1,581.

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 1,137 square feet unit starting from $2,200 at The Vale.

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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