Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $984 (48 Rentals)

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Strada
Rent Specials
$1,119 - $1,404
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$1,078 - $1,618
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$41

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$1,119 - $1,659
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Strada

701 W Grove PkyTempe, AZ 85283
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505 West
$1,190 - $1,980
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$1,109 - $2,504
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$46

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$1,155 - $2,550
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 14

505 West

505 W Baseline RdTempe, AZ 85283
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Highland Park
Rent Specials
$1,259 - $1,334
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$1,259 - $2,104
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$68

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$1,327 - $2,172
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Highland Park

5038 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85282
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Finisterra On Grove
Rent Specials
$1,304 - $1,844
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$1,228 - $2,344
Required Monthly Fees
$182

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$1,410 - $2,526
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Finisterra On Grove

1250 W Grove PkyTempe, AZ 85283
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property at 1250 W Grove Pkwy

$1,354

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$1,354

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$1,354

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1250 W Grove Pkwy

TempeAZ85283
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Carlyle at South Mountain
Rent Specials
$1,150 - $1,466
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$1,089 - $2,021
Required Monthly Fees
$61

Total Monthly Price
$1,150 - $2,082
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 27

Carlyle at South Mountain

5151 E Guadalupe RdPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Serafina at South Mountain
Rent Specials
$1,189 - $1,229
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$1,189 - $1,629
Required Monthly Fees
$67

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$1,256 - $1,696
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 3

Serafina at South Mountain

11025 S 51st StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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Carlyle Townhomes
Rent Specials
$1,215 - $1,676
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$1,157 - $2,295
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$58

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$1,215 - $2,353
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Carlyle Townhomes

5102 E Piedmont RdPhoenix, AZ 85044
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property at 9605 S 48th St

$1,280 - $1,650

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 26

9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
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Rockledge Fairways
Rent Specials
$1,346 - $1,471
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$1,284 - $1,868
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$41

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$1,325 - $1,909
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Rockledge Fairways

13220 S 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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property at 9605 S 48th St

$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
property at 10610 S 48th St

$1,100 - $1,650

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Mar 15

10610 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
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Rancho Ladera
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Ladera

9605 S 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85044
property at 5151 E Guadalupe Rd

$1,180

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$1,180

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$1,180

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5151 E Guadalupe Rd

PhoenixAZ85044
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Pacific Bay Club
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Bay Club

11221 S 51st StPhoenix, AZ 85044
Student Housing
property at 13625 S 48th St

$1,279

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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13625 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
property at 9605 S 48th St

$1,280

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044

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Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

property at 5102 E Piedmont Rd

$1,310

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$1,310

Total Monthly Price
$1,310

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5102 E Piedmont Rd

PhoenixAZ85044
property at 9605 S 48th St

$1,330

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
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The Ventura
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ventura

3600 W Ray RdChandler, AZ 85226
Student Housing

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South Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Ranked #29

Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Tempe Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Tempe?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Tempe is under $1,142.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Tempe?

The cheapest apartment in South Tempe is Lakeview at the Bay which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in South Tempe costs $2,401.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Tempe?

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 97 regular apartments in South Tempe 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 South Tempe?

Cheap apartments in South Tempe have an average cost of $273 which is $2,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Tempe.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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