Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $600 (38 Rentals)

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Plaza East
1 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza East

807 W 3rd StTempe, AZ 85281
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Encore on Farmer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Encore on Farmer

601 S Farmer AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Villa Nicole
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Nicole

1014 S Farmer AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Parkview on 5th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview on 5th

704-724 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281

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Wilson Studios
Studio Apartments

Wilson Studios

110-114 S Wilson StTempe, AZ 85281
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Corsican
2 Bedroom Apartments

Corsican

1312 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Pecan Grove Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pecan Grove Estates

1233 W 4th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Sunset, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Axio Apartments priced from $900. Lyndon Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Sunset apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Axio Apartments1x11BR,1BA$900
Lyndon LaneOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$975
MargoStudioStudio,1BA$999
Riverside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,004
Studio 710 ApartmentsSmall Studio- UpgradedStudio,1BA$1,040
Parq on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Grandes CortesStudioStudio,1BA$1,109
Paseo on UniversityOne-Bedroom Student Apartments Near ASU1BR,1BA$1,185
Tremezzo on the LakeA1R1BR,1BA$1,199
Villas on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset, AZ

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset area is the $1.72 price per square foot 2x2.5 Standard Garage Model at Roosevelt Luxury Townhomes in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Sunset apartment is the C1 Model at The Fredrick Tempe starting at $2,800 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roosevelt Luxury Townhomes2x2.5 Standard Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.72
The Fredrick TempeC13BR,2BA$2.11
Corsican2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
McKemy at Tempe Town Lake2x12BR,1BA$2.07
West 5th1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.16
Westmount at Downtown TempeSunrise Diamond1BR,1BA$2.25
1228 W 4th St, Unit 11228 W 4th St1BR,1BA$2.21
Tremezzo on the LakeA1R1BR,1BA$2.15
Axio Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.73
Furnished 1 bed / 1 bath in a 4 bedroom1 bedroom1 bath4BR,4BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunset, Tempe, AZ

Ranked #38

Among neighborhoods in Tempe, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunset?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunset is at Margo listed at $999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Apartment is $900 at Axio Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunset Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunset is starting from $1,100 at Axio Apartments.

What is the most affordable Sunset Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sunset Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westmount at Downtown Tempe and starts from $1,774.

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