Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Lakes Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $750 (41 Rentals)

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property at 712 W Manhatton Dr
$600 - $2,800

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712 W Manhatton Dr

TempeAZ85282
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property at 328 E Dunbar Dr
$725

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Total Monthly Price$725
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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328 E Dunbar Dr

TempeAZ85282
property at 3300 S Terrace Rd
$750

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Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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3300 S Terrace Rd

TempeAZ85282
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Avana Tempe
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$979 - $5,010

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Base Rent$979 - $5,010

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avana Tempe

30 W Carter DrTempe, AZ 85282
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Eastridge Apartments
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$1,140 - $1,740

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Base Rent$1,140 - $1,740

Total Monthly Price$1,140 - $1,740
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 12

Eastridge Apartments

1522 E Southern AveTempe, AZ 85282
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Highland Park
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$1,207 - $2,196

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Base Rent$1,207 - $2,196

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

Highland Park

5038 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85282
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CityScape at Lakeshore
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$1,487 - $8,681

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Base Rent$1,487 - $8,681

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CityScape at Lakeshore

4630 S Lakeshore DrTempe, AZ 85282
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Manhatton
1 Bedroom Apartments

Manhatton

1849 E Manhatton DrTempe, AZ 85282

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property at 200 E Southern Ave
$1,175 - $1,800
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200 E Southern Ave

TempeAZ85282
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Alexan Tempe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alexan Tempe

2160 E Baseline RdTempe, AZ 85282
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Moda Tempe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Moda Tempe

534-540 E Huntington DrTempe, AZ 85282
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The Lennox at Tempe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lennox at Tempe

1655 E Southern AveTempe, AZ 85282
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The Lakes, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Lakes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Lakes area of Tempe, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Manhatton priced from $750. Sono Tempe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $867. Here are the most affordable The Lakes apartments for rent in Tempe, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manhatton1/11BR,1BA$750
Sono TempeOlsenStudio,1BA$867
Sentry TempeKonaStudio,1BA$917
Avana TempeStudio - SophisticatedStudio,1BA$990
Mercury on MillKona - 1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$999
505 WestRillito1BR,1BA$1,085
Sofia ApartmentsThe Bronte (2x1)2BR,1BA$1,099
Lakeview at the BayLaJolla1BR,2BA$1,100
909 WestThe Havasu - Premium Plus1BR,1BA$1,133
StradaA11BR,1BA$1,184

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Lakes, AZ

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Lakes area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Mistwood Condominium in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value The Lakes apartment is the B1 Model at San Marino starting at $1,579 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mistwood Condominium2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.41
San MarinoB12BR,1BA$1.66
525-539 W Pebble Beach2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.42
San PalmillaA11BR,1BA$1.66
Lakeview at the BayMalibu1BR,1BA$1.62
La Estancia Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.65
909 WestThe Red Rock - Premium Plus1BR,1BA$1.55
505 WestRillito1BR,1BA$1.51
Sofia ApartmentsThe Athena (1x1)1BR,1BA$1.69
Mercury on MillKona - 1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Lakes Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Lakes?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Lakes is at Sono Tempe listed at $867.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Lakes Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Lakes Apartment is $750 at Manhatton.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Lakes is starting from $942 at Sono Tempe.

What is the most affordable The Lakes Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Lakes Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 909 West and starts from $1,720.

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