
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $999 (31 Rentals)


University Pointe Apartments

Willow Creek
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University Heights, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
University Heights Studio Apartments | $1,588 | $899 | $4,134 |
University Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $999 | $4,936 |
University Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $975 | $5,212 |
University Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,198 | $840 | $4,409 |
University Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $700 | $2,524 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Heights is under $1,155.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights?
The cheapest apartment in University Heights is The Willowbrook Apartments which is listed at $985, while the average apartment in University Heights costs $1,784.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Heights?
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 229 regular apartments in University Heights 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 University Heights?
Cheap apartments in University Heights have an average cost of $539 which is $1,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights.
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