Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ (161 Rentals)

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The most luxurious Apartments in the Downtown Tempe area of Tempe with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

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Smith & Rio
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$1,716 - $5,903
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$1,716 - $5,903

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Smith & Rio

1979 E Rio Salado PkwyTempe, AZ 85288
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Aura Watermark
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$1,788 - $4,377
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$1,788 - $4,377

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aura Watermark

420 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85281
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San Portella
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$1,661 - $6,502
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$1,661 - $6,502

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 25

San Portella

2155 S 55th StTempe, AZ 85282
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Aura Apache
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$1,462 - $2,928
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$1,462 - $2,928

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Aura Apache

1820 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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SALT
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$1,838 - $4,967
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$1,838 - $4,967

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$1,838 - $4,967
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 24

SALT

260 E Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Trovita Rio
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$1,524 - $2,620
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$1,524 - $2,620

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Trovita Rio

701 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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property at 1410 E Verlea Dr

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1410 E Verlea Dr

TempeAZ85282
property at 1913 E El Parque Dr

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 1964 E Don Carlos Ave

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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property at 2417 S Newberry Rd

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2417 S Newberry Rd

TempeAZ85282
property at 901 S Smith Rd

$3,395

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$3,395

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$3,395

3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 10

901 S Smith Rd, Unit 1069

901 S Smith Rd
TempeAZ85281
property at 1324 W 12th St

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1324 W 12th St

TempeAZ85281

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property at 139 W Hu Esta Dr

$3,500

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$3,500

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$3,500

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

139 W Hu Esta Dr

TempeAZ85282
property at 512 W Brown St

$3,600

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$3,600

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$3,600

4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Home for Rent

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512 W Brown St

TempeAZ85281
property at 1524 E Broadmor Dr

$3,799

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$3,799

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$3,799

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1524 E Broadmor Dr

TempeAZ85282
property at 516 W Brown St

$4,200

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$4,200

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$4,200

5 Bedroom, 5 Bath Home for Rent

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516 W Brown St

TempeAZ85281
property at 1104 E Campus Dr

$4,500

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$4,500

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$4,500

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1104 E Campus Dr

TempeAZ85282

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Arizona including Downtown Tempe, Tempe, and the greater Phoenix area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Luxury Living Rating

This area of town ranks as one of our favorite upscale submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, gardens, nearby parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, raquetball courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Tempe

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Tempe?

There are currently 218 Studio Apartments in Downtown Tempe with rent ranges from $829 to $3,420 with an average price of $1,426.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Tempe Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Tempe ranges from $950 to $6,334 with an average monthly rent of $1,560.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Tempe cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Tempe range from $940 to $6,731. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,847.

How expensive are Downtown Tempe Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 134 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Tempe on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $775 to $6,379 - averaging $2,383 for the location.

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