Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $800 (47 Rentals)

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San Sonoma
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Sonoma

9010 S Priest DrTempe, AZ 85284
property at 9605 S 48th St

9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044

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9605 S 48th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9605 S 48th St

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

9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
property at 9605 S 48th St

9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
property at 9605 S 48th St

9605 S 48th St

PhoenixAZ85044
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The Quinn Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Quinn Apartments

5121 E La Puente AvePhoenix, AZ 85044
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Pacific Bay Club
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Bay Club

11221 S 51st StPhoenix, AZ 85044
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South Tempe, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Tempe Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Tempe area of Tempe, AZ is a Studio unit found at The Mod at Mills priced from $899. Palms at South Mountain has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,023. Here are the most affordable South Tempe apartments for rent in Tempe, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mod at MillsS1Studio,1BA$899
Palms at South MountainOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,023
The Molino Apartments1x1 650sqft1BR,1BA$1,049
StradaA21BR,1BA$1,059
Sofia ApartmentsThe Bronte (2x1)2BR,1BA$1,099
Allure at Tempe ApartmentsAgave2BR,2BA$1,132
Lore South MountainStudioStudio,1BA$1,136
Array South MountainS1Studio,1BA$1,148
Carlyle at South MountainA11BR,1BA$1,165
Highland Park1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,171

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Tempe, AZ

As of November 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Tempe area is the $1.62 price per square foot C1 Model at San Marino in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,139. The second greatest value South Tempe apartment is the Monterey Model at Lakeview at the Bay starting at $1,566 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Tempe apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
San MarinoC13BR,2BA$1.62
Lakeview at the BayMonterey2BR,2BA$1.42
909 WestThe Catalina - Premium Plus2BR,2BA$1.32
505 WestHavasu2BR,2BA$1.36
Mission SpringsHavasu2BR,2BA$1.37
Sierra FoothillsAgave1BR,1BA$1.47
Carlyle at South MountainA11BR,1BA$1.53
Highland Park1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1.63
Palms at South MountainOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.55
The Molino Apartments1x1 650sqft1BR,1BA$1.61

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South Tempe, Tempe, AZ

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Tempe, Tempe, and the greater Tempe area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the South Tempe Neighborhood in Tempe, AZ

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,171.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Tempe is Palms at South Mountain which is listed at $1,023, while the average apartment in South Tempe costs $2,277.

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 68 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 $229 which is $2,048 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Tempe.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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