Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hughes Acres Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $500 (113 Rentals)

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Hughes Acres, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hughes Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hughes Acres area of Phoenix, AZ is a 4 Beds unit found at SoL priced from $760. Sentry Tempe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $814. Here are the most affordable Hughes Acres apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoL4BR/4BA - Silver4BR,4BA$760
Sentry TempeKonaStudio,1BA$814
The Atrium1x11BR,1BA$850
Riverside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$876
Villatree ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$885
Sono TempeOlsenStudio,1BA$895
The Willowbrook Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$895
Avana TempeStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$942
Lakeview at the BayLaJolla1BR,2BA$950
Grandes CortesStudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hughes Acres, AZ

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hughes Acres area is the $0.53 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Hughes Acres apartment is the D1 PHPV Model at Nine20 Tempe starting at $1,079 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hughes Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.53
Nine20 TempeD1 PHPV4BR,4BA$0.74
AgaveSaguaro3BR,2BA$1.35
TalaveraCatalina2BR,2BA$1.41
505 WestHavasu2BR,2BA$1.31
Butterfield ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.26
525-539 W Pebble Beach2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Sago GardensSingle Story2BR,1BA$1.24
Emerson Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
The Willowbrook Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.38

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Hughes Acres, Tempe, AZ

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Hughes Acres, Tempe, and the greater Phoenix area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hughes Acres Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hughes Acres?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hughes Acres is at Sentry Tempe listed at $814.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hughes Acres Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hughes Acres Apartment is $850 at The Atrium.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hughes Acres Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hughes Acres is starting from $999 at SoL.

What is the most affordable Hughes Acres Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hughes Acres Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at SoL and starts from $935.

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