
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Peterson Park Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (100 Rentals)
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1 W Baseline Rd

Solaris On University

Grandes Cortes

1409 S Mill Ave

Margo

Sentry Tempe

The Mod at Mills

700 W University Dr

Sono Tempe
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1368 W 14th St, Unit Room 3 Full Private Bath

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524 W Howe St, Unit 524

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Avana Tempe

505 West

The Halston Apartments

Sofia Apartments

313 E Riviera Dr

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1200 S Farmer Ave

407 W Howe St

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The Avi

2240 W Carson Dr

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Highland Park

Villagio Furnished

113 W Broadway Rd

731 W University Dr
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1134 S Roosevelt St

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Ponderosa Ranch Apartments

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Galleria Palms

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2123 S Hu Esta Dr, Unit East

525-539 W Pebble Beach

Ovation at Tempe

Aria on Mill

510 W University Dr

Hudson on Farmer
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313 E Riviera Dr

34 W Concorda Dr, Unit 103

MAA Fountainhead

1200 W University Dr

Furnished Studio-Phoenix - Airport - Tempe

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San Portella

633 W Southern Ave, Unit 1179

1905 E University Dr, Unit Papago Park Village 2

505 W Howe St

1010 W University Dr
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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 | $1,639 | $799 | $4,109 |
| Peterson Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $929 | $10,000+ |
| Peterson Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $1,021 | $10,000+ |
| Peterson Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,147 | $1,236 | $10,000+ |
| Peterson Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $1,005 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 100 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Peterson Park Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Peterson Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Peterson Park area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sentry Tempe priced from $861. Solaris On University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Peterson Park apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentry Tempe | Kona | Studio,1BA | $861 |
| Solaris On University | P1 -1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Margo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| The Mod at Mills | S1 | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| The Molino Apartments | Studio 325sqft | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Sono Tempe | Harris | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Studio 710 Apartments | Small Studio Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,059 |
| Avana Tempe | Studio - Sophisticated | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
| The Halston Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Parkside Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peterson Park, AZ
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peterson Park area is the $1.42 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3.5 Baths Model at 430 W 7th St in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $3,134. The second greatest value Peterson Park apartment is the 3x2 Model at Colonia Apartment Homes - Roger starting at $2,300 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Peterson Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430 W 7th St | 3 Beds, 3.5 Baths | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.42 |
| Colonia Apartment Homes - Roger | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Mistwood Condominium | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Avana Cordoba | C1RG - Sophisticated | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Ovation at Tempe | TOWNHOUSE | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.54 |
| 525-539 W Pebble Beach | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Corsican | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 505 West | Saguaro | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Highland Park | 2x1 Reno | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Mercury on Mill | Reef - 2bed 1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Peterson Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Peterson Park?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Peterson Park is at Margo listed at $929.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Peterson Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Peterson Park Apartment is $929 at Solaris On University.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Peterson Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Peterson Park is starting from $1,021 at Sono Tempe.
What is the most affordable Peterson Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Peterson Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avana Cordoba and starts from $1,472.
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