Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $900 (30 Rentals)

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chandler Meadows

3175 N Price RdChandler, AZ 85224
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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 Sentry Tempe priced from $923. San Jose Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $939. Here are the most affordable Optimist Park apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sentry TempeKonaStudio,1BA$923
San Jose Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$939
The FlatsE1Studio,1BA$939
District at Fiesta ParkA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$942
Lakeview at the BayLaJolla1BR,2BA$950
Sono TempeOlsenStudio,1BA$994
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Mercury on MillKona - 1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$999
Avana TempeStudio - SophisticatedStudio,1BA$1,014
VillettaS1 PlatinumStudio,1BA$1,017

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, AZ

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Optimist Park area is the $1.67 price per square foot Sunrise - 2bed 2bath Model at Mercury on Mill in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Sycamore Square Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.66 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.
Mercury on MillSunrise - 2bed 2bath2BR,2BA$1.67
Sycamore Square Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.66
Aventerra at Dobson Ranch ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.39
Hohokam VillasPapago1BR,1BA$1.67
Lakeview at the BayMalibu1BR,1BA$1.57
La Estancia Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.66
Sofia ApartmentsThe Bronte (2x1)2BR,1BA$1.34
The Rev Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.67
The Place at El PradoA11BR,1BA$1.70
District at Fiesta ParkA1 - 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51

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 Sentry Tempe listed at $923.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment is $942 at District at Fiesta Park.

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 $1,099 at Sofia Apartments.

What is the most affordable Optimist Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Optimist Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Enclave Apartment Homes and starts from $1,735.

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