
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Peterson Park Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $900 (55 Rentals)


Axio Apartments

The Halston

The Mod at Mills

528 W Howe St

343 W Santa Cruz Dr

Sentry Tempe

Solaris On University

505 West

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Mercury on Mill

700 W University Dr

Ovation at Tempe

Sofia Apartments

200 E Southern Ave

700 W University Dr, Unit 251

Omnia Baseline

Grandes Cortes
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200 E Southern Ave

107 W Broadway Rd

Villagio Furnished

The Place of Tempe

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Highland Park

Decco 109

1214 S Roosevelt St

1214 S Roosevelt St, Unit B, Unit B

Mission Springs

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San Portella

Ponderosa Ranch Apartments

109 E Broadway Rd, Unit 5

MAA Fountainhead

Hudson on Farmer

Parkside Apartments

Venture on Wilson

528 W Howe St

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Broadway Park

San Palmilla

The Molino

Broadway 121

Moda Tempe

San Marquis

2401 W Southern Ave
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Peterson Park, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Peterson Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterson Park Studio Apartments | $1,538 | $625 | $3,202 |
Peterson Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $900 | $7,498 |
| Peterson Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $1,016 | $9,311 |
| Peterson Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,037 | $1,004 | $10,000+ |
| Peterson Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,058 | $899 | $1,245 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePeterson Park, Tempe, AZ
Ranked #18
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Peterson Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Peterson Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Peterson Park is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Peterson Park?
The cheapest apartment in Peterson Park is Parkside Apartments which is listed at $948, while the average apartment in Peterson Park costs $2,333.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Peterson Park?
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 169 regular apartments in Peterson Park 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 Peterson Park?
Cheap apartments in Peterson Park have an average cost of $1,095 which is $1,238 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Peterson Park.
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