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property at 615 S Hardy Dr

$1,250 - $1,497

1 Bedroom Rentals

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615 S Hardy Dr

TempeAZ85281

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The Atrium
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Atrium

1835 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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ASU Crossroads
1 Bedroom Apartments

ASU Crossroads

1010-1044 E Orange StTempe, AZ 85281
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Broadway Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Park

1120 W Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Tempe Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Tempe?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Tempe is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Tempe?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tempe is The Atrium which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown Tempe costs $2,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Tempe?

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 344 regular apartments in Downtown Tempe 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 Downtown Tempe?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Tempe have an average cost of $915 which is $1,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tempe.

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