Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ Under $1,000 (71 Rentals)

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Gateway at Tempe
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$676 - $1,026
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gateway at Tempe

1655 E University DrTempe, AZ 85288
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Union Tempe
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$895 - $1,401
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2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union Tempe

712 S Forest AveTempe, AZ 85281
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property at 407 W Howe St

$975

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$975

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407 W Howe St

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property at 907 E Broadmor Dr

$950

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$950

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$950

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907 E Broadmor Dr, Unit Room #1 Twin

907 E Broadmor Dr
TempeAZ85282
property at 931 S Casitas Dr

$950

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$950

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931 S Casitas Dr

TempeAZ85281
property at 1409 S Mill Ave

$900 - $1,250

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$900 - $1,250

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Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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1409 S Mill Ave

TempeAZ85281

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property at 505 W Howe St

$750

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505 W Howe St

TempeAZ85281
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Scene 1 Condos
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Scene 1 Condos

700 W UniversityTempe, AZ 85281
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Plaza East
1 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza East

807 W 3rd StTempe, AZ 85281
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Rialto
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rialto

1125 E Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282

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Alegre Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alegre Apartments

1827 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Hayden Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hayden Terrace

1925 E Hayden LnTempe, AZ 85281
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University Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Gardens

1019 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Suite 16
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Suite 16

1402 S Terrace RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

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1135 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Downtown Tempe, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Tempe

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Tempe?

There are currently 124 Studio Apartments in Downtown Tempe with rent ranges from $799 to $3,609 with an average price of $1,442.

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 $908 to $3,893 with an average monthly rent of $1,581.

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 $750 to $5,590. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,789.

How expensive are Downtown Tempe Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 86 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Tempe on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $801 to $4,947 - averaging $2,250 for the location.

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