Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $900 (40 Rentals)

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1033 N Parkside Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1033 N Parkside Dr

1033 N Parkside DrTempe, AZ 85288
Student Housing

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Brenda Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brenda Arms

2435 N McAllister AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Camden Tempe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Tempe

800 E Curry RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Camden Sotelo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Sotelo

615 E Weber DrTempe, AZ 85281
Student Housing

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7225 E Belleview St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7225 E Belleview St

7225 E Belleview StScottsdale, AZ 85257
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The Bixby
Studio Apartments

The Bixby

409 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale, AZ 85257
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Copper Rock
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Copper Rock

7110 E Continental DrScottsdale, AZ 85257
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The Hayden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hayden

1232 N Hayden RdScottsdale, AZ 85257

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North Tempe, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

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 Scottsdale Gateway priced from $920. Polanco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable North Tempe apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Scottsdale GatewayBayStudio,1BA$920
PolancoStudioStudio,1BA$929
Ten011 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Hacienda De Los ArcosOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Rio ParadisoA11BR,1BA$1,220
Solaire on ScottsdaleManhattan2BR,1BA$1,349
Trovita RioStudio ST1Studio,1BA$1,400
Chazal ScottsdaleA21BR,1BA$1,458
Vela at Tempe Town LakeJunior One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,460
MAA SkySongCelestial1BR,1BA$1,468

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Tempe, AZ

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Tempe area is the $1.68 price per square foot C1 Model at Rio Paradiso in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value North Tempe apartment is the B6 Model at Lakeside Drive Apartments starting at $2,640 with a $2.10 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rio ParadisoC13BR,2BA$1.68
Lakeside Drive ApartmentsB62BR,2BA$2.10
San Travesia1 BED/1 BATH (229-1dt)1BR,1BA$2.23
Tempe La Mirage ApartmentsL2B2B _Deluxe2BR,2BA$2.05
Solaire on ScottsdaleManhattan Platinum Renovation2BR,1BA$1.73
Skywater at Tempe Town LakeA31BR,1BA$2.32
Chazal ScottsdaleA21BR,1BA$1.94
Hacienda De Los ArcosOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Trovita RioStudio ST1Studio ,1BA$2.33
Ten01StudioStudio ,1BA$2.40

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including North Tempe, 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 the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,468.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Tempe?

The cheapest apartment in North Tempe is Scottsdale Gateway which is listed at $947, while the average apartment in North Tempe costs $3,689.

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 58 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 $421 which is $3,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Tempe.

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