
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Peterson Park Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $600 (96 Rentals)
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1320 S Ash Ave

419 W 13th St

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419 W 13th St, Unit Eeast, Unit Eeast

Grandes Cortes

5910 S Colonial Way

1324 W 13th St

Sentry Tempe

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Avana Tempe

Margo
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Studio 710 Apartments

700 W University Dr

The Place of Tempe

Solaris On University

The Halston

Axio Apartments

The Mod at Mills

528 W Howe St

343 W Santa Cruz Dr

505 West
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Sono Tempe

The Avi

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

Mercury on Mill

906 S Farmer Ave, Unit C, Unit C

1309 W 10th St

906 S Farmer Ave

700 W University Dr

Ovation at Tempe

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200 E Southern Ave

700 W University Dr, Unit 251

Mission Springs

Omnia Baseline

200 E Southern Ave

107 W Broadway Rd

Villagio Furnished

Decco 109

1214 S Roosevelt St

1214 S Roosevelt St, Unit B, Unit B
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Highland Park

731 W University Dr

Ponderosa Ranch Apartments

525-539 W Pebble Beach

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2123 S Hu Esta Dr, Unit East, Unit East

109 E Broadway Rd, Unit 5

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Galleria Palms

MAA Fountainhead

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Lyndon Lane
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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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There are currently 96 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 Grandes Cortes priced from $899. Sentry Tempe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $904. Here are the most affordable Peterson Park apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandes Cortes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Sentry Tempe | Kona | Studio,1BA | $904 |
| Avana Tempe | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $923 |
| Margo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| Parkside Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $948 |
| Studio 710 Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| The Place of Tempe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Axio Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Halston | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peterson Park, AZ
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peterson Park area is the $1.60 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Colonia Apartment Homes - Roger in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Peterson Park apartment is the Two Bedroom/Two Bath Model at San Palmilla starting at $1,870 with a $1.57 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonia Apartment Homes - Roger | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| San Palmilla | Two Bedroom/Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| 525-539 W Pebble Beach | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Lyndon Lane | Lyndon Lane Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Sofia Apartments | The Calla (2x2) | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| 505 West | Rillito | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Avi | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Ovation at Tempe | PALO VERDE | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| The Halston | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Parkside Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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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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