Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $900 (10 Rentals)

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Optimist Park, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Optimist Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Optimist Park area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sono Tempe priced from $981. Tempe Park Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here are the most affordable Optimist Park apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sono TempeOlsenStudio,1BA$981
Tempe Park PlaceHorizon1BR,1BA$1,020
StradaA11BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, AZ

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Optimist Park area is the $1.97 price per square foot C1 Model at Caldera in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the San Marcos Model at Lakeview at the Bay starting at $1,484 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Optimist Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CalderaC13BR,2BA$1.97
Lakeview at the BaySan Marcos2BR,2BA$1.49
Hohokam VillasPapago1BR,1BA$1.65
505 WestRillito1BR,1BA$1.80
HarperA11BR,1BA$2.26
Tempe Park PlaceHorizon1BR,1BA$1.62
StradaA11BR,1BA$2.00
Sono TempeOlsenStudio ,1BA$2.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Optimist Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Optimist Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Optimist Park is at Sono Tempe listed at $981.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment is $1,020 at Tempe Park Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Optimist Park is starting from $1,175 at Sono Tempe.

What is the most affordable Optimist Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Optimist Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hohokam Villas and starts from $1,999.

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