
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $908 (112 Rentals)


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1630 E 12th St

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1630 E 12th St

931 S Casitas Dr

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Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Tempe?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Tempe Studio Apartments | $1,442 | $799 | $3,609 |
Downtown Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $908 | $3,893 |
| Downtown Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $750 | $5,590 |
| Downtown Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $801 | $4,947 |
| Downtown Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $676 | $10,000+ |
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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 $997.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Tempe?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tempe is Kenneth Place which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown Tempe costs $1,525.
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 345 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 $1,004 which is $521 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Tempe.
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