
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $800 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Tempe area of Tempe.


700 E Mesquite Cir

Ten01

Solaire on Scottsdale

1033 N Parkside Dr

Northbend

Skywater at Tempe Town Lake

Aura Watermark

Trovita Rio

1145 E Henry St

Vela at Tempe Town Lake

1635 N Scottsdale Rd

1033 N Parkside Dr

1033 N Parkside Dr

700 E Mesquite Cir

Polanco

Chazal Scottsdale

Hacienda De Los Arcos

Seventyone15 McDowell

MAA SkySong
North Tempe, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Tempe?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Tempe Studio Apartments | $1,586 | $999 | $4,960 |
| North Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $989 | $5,740 |
| North Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,404 | $1,237 | $9,000 |
| North Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,408 | $2,290 | $6,102 |
| North Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,231 | $2,740 | $7,927 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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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 Scottsdale Gateway priced from $948. Polanco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable North Tempe apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale Gateway | Paseo | Studio,1BA | $948 |
| Polanco | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Hacienda De Los Arcos | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Ten01 | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Rio Paradiso | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Solaire on Scottsdale | Manhattan Platinum Renovation | 2BR,1BA | $1,309 |
| Chazal Scottsdale | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,487 |
| Trovita Rio | Studio ST1 | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Seventyone15 McDowell | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,555 |
| MAA SkySong | Solana | Studio,1BA | $1,568 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Tempe, AZ
As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Tempe area is the $1.73 price per square foot 3A Model at 77 On The Park in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value North Tempe apartment is the B2L Model at Lakeside Drive Apartments starting at $2,440 with a $1.97 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 On The Park | 3A | 3BR,3BA | $1.73 |
| Lakeside Drive Apartments | B2L | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Tempe La Mirage Apartments | L2B2B _Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Solaire on Scottsdale | Manhattan | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Skywater at Tempe Town Lake | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| San Travesia | 1 BED/1BATH (229-1b) | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| SALT | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
| Chazal Scottsdale | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Rio Paradiso | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Hacienda De Los Arcos | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the North Tempe Neighborhood in Tempe, AZ
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,568.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Tempe?
The cheapest apartment in North Tempe is Scottsdale Gateway which is listed at $989, while the average apartment in North Tempe costs $3,839.
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 56 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 $399 which is $3,440 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Tempe.
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