Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $900 (47 Rentals)

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Scottsdale Gateway
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$896 - $2,141
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Scottsdale Gateway

2100 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85288
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Trovita Rio
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$1,610 - $2,524
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$1,610 - $2,524
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Trovita Rio

701 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Aura Watermark
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$1,742 - $3,006
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 30

Aura Watermark

420 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85281
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SALT
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$1,838 - $8,753
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$1,838 - $8,753
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$1,838 - $8,753
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 25

SALT

260 E Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Rio Paradiso
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rio Paradiso

1033 N Parkside DrTempe, AZ 85288
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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
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Camden Tempe II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Tempe II

600 E Curry RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Chazal Scottsdale
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$1,162 - $2,048
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 26

Chazal Scottsdale

1075 N Miller RdScottsdale, AZ 85257
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$1,850

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525 N Miller Rd

ScottsdaleAZ85257
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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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San Travesia
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Travesia

7501 E McDowell RdScottsdale, AZ 85257

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Matera Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

Matera Villas

7323 E Belleview StScottsdale, 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 $922. Rio Paradiso has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable North Tempe apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Scottsdale GatewayBayStudio,1BA$922
Rio ParadisoC13BR,2BA$965
PolancoStudioStudio,1BA$997
Hacienda De Los ArcosOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Ten01StudioStudio,1BA$1,319
Tempe La Mirage ApartmentsL1B1B1BR,1BA$1,340
The Palms on Scottsdale1A1BR,1BA$1,343
Solaire on ScottsdaleManhattan2BR,1BA$1,383
Vela at Tempe Town LakeJunior One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,570
Trovita RioStudio ST1Studio,1BA$1,610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Tempe, AZ

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Tempe area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3A Model at 77 On The Park in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value North Tempe apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 329 E Ambassador Dr starting at $2,250 with a $1.49 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.
77 On The Park3A3BR,3BA$1.70
329 E Ambassador Dr3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.49
The Aubrey2x22BR,2BA$1.71
Rio ParadisoB4 Loft1BR,2BA$1.62
Lakeside Drive ApartmentsA3L1BR,1BA$2.31
Norte Town Lake ApartmentsB012BR,2BA$2.21
Solaire on ScottsdaleManhattan Platinum Renovation2BR,1BA$1.77
The Palms on Scottsdale1A1BR,1BA$1.65
Skywater at Tempe Town LakeA21BR,1BA$2.24
Hacienda De Los ArcosOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92

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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 $1,610.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Tempe is Polanco which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in North Tempe costs $9,500.

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 35 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 $912 which is $8,588 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Tempe.

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