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Scottsdale Gateway
2100 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85288
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Ten01
1001 E Playa del Norte DrTempe, AZ 85288
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Solaire on Scottsdale
801 E McKellips RdTempe, AZ 85281
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906 N Miller RdTempe, AZ 85288
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The Aubrey
1003 W Washington StTempe, AZ 85288
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Trovita Rio
701 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Vela at Tempe Town Lake
555 N College AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Norte Town Lake Apartments
909 E Playa del Norte DrTempe, AZ 85288
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Aura Watermark
420 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Modera Rio Salado
835 W. Rio Sala PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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SALT
260 E Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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The Palms on Scottsdale
1535 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Tempe La Mirage Apartments
610 E Gilbert DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Brenda Arms
2435 N McAllister AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Rio Paradiso
1033 N Parkside DrTempe, AZ 85288
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Camden Tempe
800 E Curry RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Camden Sotelo
615 E Weber DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Lakeside Drive Apartments
500 W 1st StTempe, AZ 85281
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Skywater at Tempe Town Lake
601 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Camden Tempe II
600 E Curry RdTempe, AZ 85281
609 E Mesquite Cir
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819 N College Ave
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Polanco
7220 E McKellips RdScottsdale, AZ 85257
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Hacienda De Los Arcos
7523 E Culver StScottsdale, AZ 85257
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Chazal Scottsdale
1075 N Miller RdScottsdale, AZ 85257
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MAA SkySong
1301 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale, AZ 85257
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Seventyone15 McDowell
7115 E McDowell RdScottsdale, AZ 85257
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Roadrunner on McDowell
6601 E McDowell RdScottsdale, AZ 85257
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7225 E Belleview St
7225 E Belleview StScottsdale, AZ 85257
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The Bixby
409 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale, AZ 85257
7110 E Continental Dr
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Copper Rock
7110 E Continental DrScottsdale, AZ 85257
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The Hayden
1232 N Hayden RdScottsdale, AZ 85257
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North Tempe, Tempe, AZ Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Tempe?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Tempe Studio Apartments | $1,544 | $942 | $3,600 |
| North Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $1,049 | $4,175 |
| North Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,248 | $1,354 | $5,590 |
| North Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $1,941 | $4,050 |
| North Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,164 | $2,280 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available North Tempe Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Tempe area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Polanco priced from $997. Scottsdale Gateway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,040. Here are the most affordable North Tempe apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polanco | Studio | Studio,1BA | $997 |
| Scottsdale Gateway | Bayonne | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Hacienda De Los Arcos | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Tempe La Mirage Apartments | L1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Rio Paradiso | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Ten01 | LOFT2 | Studio,1BA | $1,314 |
| The Palms on Scottsdale | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,343 |
| Solaire on Scottsdale | Manhattan | 2BR,1BA | $1,358 |
| 7225 E Belleview St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Northbend | B | Studio,1BA | $1,452 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Tempe, AZ
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Tempe area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 329 E Ambassador Dr in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value North Tempe apartment is the B3 Model at Skywater at Tempe Town Lake starting at $2,735 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Tempe apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 329 E Ambassador Dr | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Skywater at Tempe Town Lake | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| San Travesia | 2BT | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Chazal Scottsdale | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Seventyone15 McDowell | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| Solaire on Scottsdale | Manhattan Platinum Renovation | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| The Palms on Scottsdale | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Rio Paradiso | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Ten01 | LOFT2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
| Hacienda De Los Arcos | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Tempe Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Tempe?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Tempe is under $1,452.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Tempe?
The cheapest apartment in North Tempe is Scottsdale Gateway which is listed at $1,040, while the average apartment in North Tempe costs $1,870.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Tempe?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in North Tempe that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Tempe?
Cheap apartments in North Tempe have an average cost of $611 which is $1,259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Tempe.
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