Cheap Homes for Rent in the The Lakes Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (25 Rentals)

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$1,800

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903 E La Jolla Dr

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$2,000

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3304 S Parkside Dr

TempeAZ85282

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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. Sentry Tempe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $861. Here are the most affordable The Lakes apartments for rent in Tempe, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manhatton1/11BR,1BA$750
Sentry TempeKonaStudio,1BA$861
Sono TempeHarris1BR,1BA$990
Avana TempeStudio - SophisticatedStudio,1BA$1,030
Nines at LakesideKona ClassicStudio,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Lakes, AZ

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Lakes area is the $1.65 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath C R1 Model at Townhomes at Kyrene in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,249. The second greatest value The Lakes apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Mistwood Condominium starting at $1,695 with a $1.41 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.
Townhomes at Kyrene3 Bed 2 Bath C R13BR,2BA$1.65
Mistwood Condominium2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.41
Ovation at TempeTOWNHOUSE2BR,2.5BA$1.54
525-539 W Pebble Beach2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.42
San PalmillaOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
The Lennox at Tempe2x2 R2BR,2BA$1.67
505 WestSaguaro2BR,1BA$1.49
Highland Park2x1 Reno2BR,1BA$1.53
La Estancia Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.52
Mercury on MillReef - 2bed 1bath2BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Lakes

What type of rentals are currently available in The Lakes?

There are currently 63 Apartments for Rent in The Lakes, AZ with pricing that ranges from $861 to $10,066. There are also 135 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in The Lakes ranging from $750 to $6,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in The Lakes?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in The Lakes ranges from $750 to $6,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,891.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in The Lakes?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in The Lakes range from $1,800 to $10,066, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $6,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,299 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,833.

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