Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $800 (45 Rentals)

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Avana Tempe
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$933 - $6,506
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Avana Tempe

30 W Carter DrTempe, AZ 85282
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Eastridge Apartments
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$957 - $1,710
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Eastridge Apartments

1522 E Southern AveTempe, AZ 85282
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The Flats
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$945 - $1,180
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The Flats

1045 S San Jose StMesa, AZ 85202
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Villetta
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$1,083 - $1,829
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Villetta

1840 W Emelita AveMesa, AZ 85202
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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 $821. Waterstone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $888. Here are the most affordable Optimist Park apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sentry TempeKonaStudio,1BA$821
WaterstoneStudio S1-380Studio,1BA$888
District at Fiesta ParkA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$910
Sono TempeOlsenStudio,1BA$945
The FlatsE1Studio,1BA$945
Eastridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$980
Lakeview at the BayLaJolla1BR,2BA$1,000
Avana TempeStudio - SophisticatedStudio,1BA$1,008
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
San Jose Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,039

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, AZ

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Optimist Park area is the $1.66 price per square foot C3 Model at La Costa at Dobson Ranch in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,729. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the B1 Model at The Rev Apartment Homes starting at $1,421 with a $1.48 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.
La Costa at Dobson RanchC32BR,2BA$1.66
The Rev Apartment HomesB12BR,2BA$1.48
Sentry TempeBungalow2BR,2BA$1.65
Hohokam VillasPapago1BR,1BA$1.59
Lakeview at the BayCarmel1BR,1BA$1.53
La Estancia Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.52
Sofia ApartmentsThe Bronte (2x1)2BR,1BA$1.28
Del Coronado1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A11BR,1BA$1.55
Vista ValleyA11BR,1BA$1.69
District at Fiesta ParkA2: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48

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 Waterstone listed at $888.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment is $910 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 $1,049 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 Hohokam Villas and starts from $1,794.

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