Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Downtown Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ (63 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Downtown Tempe area of Tempe with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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THE ACCESS
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$1,175 - $2,315Special Offer
Specials Immediate Move-ins get 3 MONTHS FREE | Apply within 24hrs: Receive $200 gift card
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THE ACCESS

1811 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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IMT Desert Palm Village
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$1,253 - $1,753
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 24

IMT Desert Palm Village

1215 E Vista Del Cerro DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Smith & Rio
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$1,647 - $5,267
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Smith & Rio

1979 E Rio Salado PkwyTempe, AZ 85288
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Northbend
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$1,423 - $7,976Special Offer
Specials Apply Within 48 Hours of Initial Visit & Receive 1/2 Off App/Admin Fees! Apply Same Day & Receive $500 Gift Card! Apply Now & Recei
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Northbend

906 N Miller RdTempe, AZ 85288
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Hudson on Farmer
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$1,440 - $3,360Special Offer
Specials Secure your spot for Fall 2026! Up to 10 weeks free on select luxury apartment homes!* Lease today.; *Restrictions apply
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Hudson on Farmer

707 S Farmer AveTempe, AZ 85281
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The Hyve
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$1,335 - $2,620Special Offer
Specials Secure your spot for Fall 2026! Up to 4 weeks free on select luxury apartment homes!* Lease today.; *Restrictions apply
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The Hyve

1260 E University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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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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Apache Rock Apartments
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$1,700 - $2,100Special Offer
Specials LOWEST Prices for NEW Construction in local Tempe area! We are proud to offer highly competitive pricing on our apartment homes loc
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Apache Rock Apartments

1935 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Aura Watermark
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$1,411 - $4,580
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$1,411 - $4,580
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Aura Watermark

420 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Volta on Broadway
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$1,329 - $7,659Special Offer
1 Month Free 6 weeks free on select apartments—Limited availability. Restrictions apply.
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Volta on Broadway

1221 E Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282
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Agave
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$1,199 - $3,977Special Offer
Discounts Look & Lease Special Receive up to a $1,000 Rent Credit on select floor plans when you apply within 24 hours of tour!
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Agave

1718 S Jentilly LnTempe, AZ 85281
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Paseo on University
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$1,102 - $3,121Special Offer
Specials Move-In Deals Happening Now! Move in NOW and get 8-weeks free + waived fees on select 2 bedrooms! Future Move In? 4 WEEKS FREE! Fal
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Paseo on University

1255 E University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Studio 710 Apartments
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$974 - $1,135Special Offer
Specials SPECIAL PROMOTION - GET A $1000.00 Gift Card - For a Limited-Time — Don’t Miss Out! No Administration Fees or Application Fee! Call
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Studio 710 Apartments

710 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85281
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University Pointe Apartments
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$899 - $1,499Special Offer
1 Month Free Studios starting at $899 (at select properties)! Let's make a deal! Sign for 12 month, receive 1 month free and $500 gift card!
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University Pointe Apartments

919 E Lemon StTempe, 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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Vue Nineteen 01
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$1,112 - $1,400Special Offer
1 Month Free UTILITIES INCLUDED!!! New season, New beginnings ONE MONTH FREE RENT OAC!! Look in Lease Special Same Day Reduce Rates on Selec
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Vue Nineteen 01

1901 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Murietta at ASU
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$1,175 - $2,035Special Offer
1 Month Free Get ONE month rent free!**Terms and Conditions apply. Applies to new residents and move-ins only.
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Murietta at ASU

1717 S Dorsey LnTempe, AZ 85281
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Modera Rio Salado
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$1,692 - $3,631Special Offer
2 Months Free Enjoy up to 10 weeks of rent free living when signing for a 17 or 18 month lease term! Enjoy up to 8 weeks of rent free living
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Modera Rio Salado

835 W. Rio Sala PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Skywater at Tempe Town Lake
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$1,475 - $6,325Special Offer
1 Month Free Up to Six Weeks Free on select homes! *Restrictions apply. Specials, pricing and availability subject to change daily. Contact
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Skywater at Tempe Town Lake

601 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Aura Apache
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$1,477 - $2,858
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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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$1,500 - $2,695
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Trovita Rio

701 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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The Carmin
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$1,099 - $2,049Special Offer
Specials Be one of the next 20 to sign for rates as low as $1099!
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The Carmin

1000 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Gateway at Tempe
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$725 - $1,600
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$725 - $1,600
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gateway at Tempe

1655 E University DrTempe, AZ 85288
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Ascent on Spence
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$1,154 - $1,762Special Offer
Specials Spring Has Sprung; Savings Have Begun!!! 1 Month Free on Selected Apartment Homes if Moved In by 05/20/2026!!
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Ascent on Spence

1249 E Spence AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Ten01
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$1,309 - $3,365Special Offer
2 Months Free Up to 8 weeks free on select luxury apartment homes!* Studios starting at $1,575!* Call today.; *Restrictions Apply
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Ten01

1001 E Playa del Norte DrTempe, AZ 85288
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Eastridge Apartments
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$957 - $1,710
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$957 - $1,710
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$957 - $1,710
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Eastridge Apartments

1522 E Southern AveTempe, AZ 85282
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Parq on 5th
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$899 - $1,608Special Offer
1 Month Free Enjoy one month free on all new leases. Restrictions apply, see agent for details.
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Parq on 5th

805 W Brown StTempe, AZ 85281
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Oliv Tempe
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$1,199 - $1,849Special Offer
Specials Save up to $200 per month when you sign for a 2x2 or 3x3 floorplan for 2026 - 2027.
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Oliv Tempe

704 S Myrtle AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Nexa
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$1,375 - $2,975Special Offer
3 Months Free Lease now at Nexa for Summer 2026 move-ins! Up to 12 weeks off on select homes!*; *Restrictions apply
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Nexa

1205-1221 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Lion Tempe Apartments
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$1,749 - $1,850Special Offer
1 Month Free Get 1 Month FREE rent! Call or text us to schedule your tour anytime and claim this limited-time offer!
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Lion Tempe Apartments

2525 S McClintock DrTempe, AZ 85282
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Emerson Square
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$970 - $1,988Special Offer
2 Months Free TWO Months free when you sign a 12-month lease on Select Units. Must move in by 05/26/2026, O.A.C Only Dos meses de alquiler g
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Emerson Square

1701 E 8th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

Top Tempe Apartments in the Downtown Tempe Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon

Specials updated: 05-18-2026

Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Downtown Tempe, AZ apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!

Parq on 5th

Enjoy one month free on all new leases. Restrictions apply, see agent for details.Expires 05-19-2026

Aura Watermark

Up To 12 Weeks Free Base Rent! Other costs & fees excluded. 12-month minimum lease term required.Expires 05-19-2026

Polanco

Tour with us and apply within 48 hours to enjoy 8 weeks free! *Terms Apply. Ask About Our Preferred Employer Discounts! Are you a first responder or healthcare employee? You could be eligible for a 3% per month discount on rent. Call today to learn more!Expires 05-19-2026

Lofts on 8th | Student Housing

Waived App & Admin FeesExpires 05-19-2026

Vela at Tempe Town Lake

Up to 10 Weeks FREE! *Restrictions Apply.Expires 05-19-2026

Aura Apache

Your New Home With Up to 10 Weeks Free! Restrictions apply. Limited-time offer.Expires 05-19-2026

Murietta at ASU

Get ONE month rent free!**Terms and Conditions apply. Applies to new residents and move-ins only.Expires 05-19-2026

The Halston

Lease now & get 1 Month FreeExpires 05-19-2026

THE ACCESS

Immediate Move-ins get 3 MONTHS FREE | Apply within 24hrs: Receive $200 gift cardExpires 05-19-2026

Ten01

Up to 8 weeks free on select luxury apartment homes!* Studios starting at $1,575!* Call today.; *Restrictions ApplyExpires 05-19-2026

Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Downtown Tempe, AZ

Specials updated: 05-18-2026

Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown Tempe, AZ. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.

Skye at McClintock Station

Lease Today & Receive Up To $2000 Off! Offer Valid On Select Apartment Homes!Expires 06-30-2026

Emerson Park

TWO Months free when you sign a 12-month lease on Select Units. Must move in by 05/26/2026, O.A.C Only Dos meses de alquiler gratis al firmar un contrato de arrendamiento de 12 meses en unidades seleccionadas. La mudanza debe realizarse antes del 26/05/26. Sujeto a aprobación de crédito.Expires 05-30-2026

Emerson Square

TWO Months free when you sign a 12-month lease on Select Units. Must move in by 05/26/2026, O.A.C Only Dos meses de alquiler gratis al firmar un contrato de arrendamiento de 12 meses en unidades seleccionadas. La mudanza debe realizarse antes del 26/05/2026. Sujeto a aprobación de crédito.Expires 05-30-2026

Roosevelt Park

Choice of: 1 Month Free on a 14-month lease or Unit 106 - $125 off/month Unit 202 - $100 off/month *Contact us for more information! Offer only valid on a 14-month leaseExpires 06-01-2026

Cape Cod Apartments

Waived Application and Admin Fee! *restrictions applyExpires 05-31-2026

The Carmin

Be one of the next 20 to sign for rates as low as $1099!Expires 05-31-2026

Studio 710 Apartments

SPECIAL PROMOTION - GET A $1000.00 Gift Card - For a Limited-Time — Don’t Miss Out! No Administration Fees or Application Fee! Call us Today. Limited Time Offer!Expires 05-31-2026

The Place of Tempe

*call for details* month free is not the 1st monthExpires 05-31-2026

Vue Nineteen 01

UTILITIES INCLUDED!!! New season, New beginnings ONE MONTH FREE RENT OAC!! Look in Lease Special Same Day Reduce Rates on Select Units call us now schedule a tour! Call or stop by leasing office for details!Expires 06-05-2026

Grayson on the Rail

Just $99 Gets You In + No Rent Until July! This deal will not last long!Expires 05-30-2026

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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Tempe is at Gateway at Tempe listed at $725.

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The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Tempe is $1,954.

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Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Tempe is a 2,375 square feet unit starting from $1,309 at Ten01.

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The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Tempe is currently at 571 sq ft.

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