
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tempe Gardens Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $800 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Tempe Gardens area of Tempe.


Sentry Tempe

Sono Tempe

907 E Broadmor Dr

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Avana Tempe

Mercury on Mill

Lakeview at the Bay

Sofia Apartments
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Nines at Lakeside

313 E Riviera Dr

505 West

313 E Riviera Dr

200 E Southern Ave, Unit 155

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Ovation at Tempe
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525-539 W Pebble Beach

Aria on Mill

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CityScape at Lakeshore

422 W Pebble Beach Dr

200 E Southern Ave, Unit 148

313 E Riviera Dr

Harper

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200 E Southern Ave

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Moda Tempe

Beautiful Boutique Community

418 W Pebble Beach Dr

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San Marquis

San Palmilla
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Tempe Gardens, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tempe Gardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,741 | $838 | $4,000 |
| Tempe Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $980 | $5,732 |
| Tempe Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $1,049 | $6,885 |
| Tempe Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,261 | $1,715 | $6,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Tempe Gardens Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Tempe Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tempe Gardens area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Sono Tempe priced from $945. Mercury on Mill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Tempe Gardens apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sono Tempe | Olsen | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Mercury on Mill | Kona - 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Sentry Tempe | Reef | 1BR,1BA | $1,004 |
| Sofia Apartments | The Bronte (2x1) | 2BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Avana Tempe | Studio - Sophisticated | Studio,1BA | $1,068 |
| Nines at Lakeside | Kona Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Tempe Park Place Apartments | Horizon | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| The Rev Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,233 |
| Ovation at Tempe | PALO VERDE | 2BR,2BA | $1,299 |
| Lakeview at the Bay | Carmel | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tempe Gardens, AZ
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tempe Gardens area is the $1.79 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath A R1 Model at Townhomes at Kyrene in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,174. The second greatest value Tempe Gardens apartment is the Havasu Model at 505 West starting at $1,340 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tempe Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhomes at Kyrene | 3 Bed 2 Bath A R1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| 505 West | Havasu | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 525-539 W Pebble Beach | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| San Palmilla | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Sentry Tempe | Bungalow | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Lakeview at the Bay | Malibu | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Beautiful Boutique Community | 1st Month FREE! Beautiful Single Level Two Bed... | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Sofia Apartments | The Athena (1x1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| The Rev Apartment Homes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Mercury on Mill | Kona - 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tempe Gardens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tempe Gardens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tempe Gardens is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tempe Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Tempe Gardens is Sono Tempe which is listed at $980, while the average apartment in Tempe Gardens costs $2,349.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tempe Gardens?
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 55 regular apartments in Tempe Gardens 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 Tempe Gardens?
Cheap apartments in Tempe Gardens have an average cost of $996 which is $1,353 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tempe Gardens.
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