
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $975 (10 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Tempe?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
South Tempe Studio Apartments | $1,243 | $975 | $1,439 |
| South Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $999 | $3,290 |
| South Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $1,099 | $2,364 |
| South Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $1,548 | $10,000+ |
| South Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,448 | $2,489 | $4,949 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Tempe, Tempe, AZ
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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 $1,196.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Tempe?
The cheapest apartment in South Tempe is The Mod at Mills which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in South Tempe costs $17,408.
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 30 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 $421 which is $16,987 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Tempe.
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