Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ Under $1,200 (121 Rentals)

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Eastridge Apartments
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$1,140 - $1,740

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Base Rent$1,140 - $1,740

Total Monthly Price$1,140 - $1,740
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eastridge Apartments

1522 E Southern AveTempe, AZ 85282
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Parq on 5th
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$1,102 - $1,682

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Base Rent$1,102 - $1,682

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Parq on 5th

805 W Brown StTempe, AZ 85281
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Union Tempe
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$875 - $1,600

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Base Rent$875 - $1,600

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Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union Tempe

712 S Forest AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Butterfield Park
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$899 - $1,099

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Base Rent$899 - $1,099

Total Monthly Price$899 - $1,099
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Butterfield Park

1215 S Dorsey LnTempe, AZ 85281
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property at 407 W Howe St
$975

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Base Rent$975

Total Monthly Price$975
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407 W Howe St

TempeAZ85281
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property at 931 S Casitas Dr
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
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931 S Casitas Dr

TempeAZ85281
property at 907 E Broadmor Dr
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
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907 E Broadmor Dr, Unit Room #1 Twin

907 E Broadmor Dr
TempeAZ85282
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property at 1409 S Mill Ave
$900 - $1,250

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Base Rent$900 - $1,250

Total Monthly Price$900 - $1,250
Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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1409 S Mill Ave

TempeAZ85281
property at 1345 E Orange St
$725

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Base Rent$725

Total Monthly Price$725
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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1345 E Orange St

TempeAZ85281
property at 820 W 14th St
$650

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Base Rent$650

Total Monthly Price$650
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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820 W 14th St

TempeAZ85281

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Tempe

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Tempe?

There are currently 126 Studio Apartments in Downtown Tempe with rent ranges from $799 to $3,715 with an average price of $1,404.

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 $899 to $4,009 with an average monthly rent of $1,611.

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 $5,715. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,840.

How expensive are Downtown Tempe Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 88 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Tempe on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $775 to $4,978 - averaging $2,109 for the location.

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