Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ (153 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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$1,647 - $5,267
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Smith & Rio

1979 E Rio Salado PkwyTempe, AZ 85288
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Vero
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$1,533 - $2,536
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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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$1,411 - $4,580
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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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$1,648 - $5,429
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San Portella

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

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

701 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Union Tempe
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$999 - $2,997
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Union Tempe

712 S Forest AveTempe, AZ 85281
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property at 1410 E Verlea Dr

$3,300

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

1410 E Verlea Dr

TempeAZ85282
property at 1913 E El Parque Dr

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

property at 1130 W 9th St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1130 W 9th St

TempeAZ85281
property at 1146 E Campus Dr

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1146 E Campus Dr

TempeAZ85282
property at 2417 S Newberry Rd

$2,995

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$2,995

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$2,995

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2417 S Newberry Rd

TempeAZ85282
property at 1964 E Don Carlos Ave

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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property at 735 E Granada Dr

$3,100

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$3,100

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$3,100

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

735 E Granada Dr

TempeAZ85281
property at 422 E Balboa Dr

$3,250

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$3,250

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$3,250

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

422 E Balboa 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 220 Studio Apartments in Downtown Tempe with rent ranges from $750 to $3,365 with an average price of $1,433.

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 $1,601.

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 $1,035 to $7,044. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,926.

How expensive are Downtown Tempe Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 132 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Tempe on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $775 to $7,976 - averaging $2,562 for the location.

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