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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $300 (56 Rentals)
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1325 E Don Carlos Ave
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1827 E Lemon St
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El Diablo Apartments
1201 S McCLintock DrTempe, AZ 85281
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$950 - $1,1252 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sago Gardens
1015 S Stanley PlTempe, AZ 85281
1215 E Lemon St, Unit Lemon L
1215 E Lemon St
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$975 - $1,988Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Emerson Square
1701 E 8th StTempe, AZ 85281
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$9951 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 7
Spring Leaf Apartments
1433 S Stanley PlTempe, AZ 85281
1201 S McClintock Dr
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1201 S McClintock Dr
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$999 - $1,399Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
University Pointe Apartments
919 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Butterfield Park
1215 S Dorsey LnTempe, AZ 85281
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Willow Creek
2020 E Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282
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$1,083 - $4,565Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Onnix Apartments
1500 E Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282
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$1,085 - $2,0621 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ascent on Spence
1249 E Spence AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Vue Nineteen 01
1901 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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1433 S Kenneth Pl
1433 S Kenneth PlTempe, AZ 85281
1201 S McClintock Dr
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$1,110 - $1,119Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 10
Emerson Park
1701 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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THE ACCESS
1811 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,191 - $2,1281 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Asteria Apartment Homes
1975 E University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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The Heights on Lemon
1224 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,262 - $4,194
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Vela at Tempe Town Lake
555 N College AveTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,275 - $2,0351 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Murietta at ASU
1717 S Dorsey LnTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,298 - $2,4001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Skye at McClintock Station
1831 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,2992 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 15
Cape Cod Apartments
910 S Gary DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Desert Willow Apartments
1895-1901 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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The Atrium
1835 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Sonoran Ridge Apartments
1205 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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ASU Crossroads
1010-1044 E Orange StTempe, AZ 85281
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Willowbrook Apartments
905 S Dorsey LnTempe, AZ 85281
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Suite 16
1402 S Terrace RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Don Carlos Apartments
1825 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Valor on Eighth
1001 E 8th StTempe, AZ 85281
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George Ann
1122 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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The Regency Apartment Homes
1100 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Hayden Terrace
1925 E Hayden LnTempe, AZ 85281
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Cortez Palms Apartments
1031 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Riviera Palms
914 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Thrive Tempe Apartments
1137 E Orange StTempe, AZ 85281
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Alegre Apartments
1827 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Paseo on University
1255 E University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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University Square
1011 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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University Gardens
1019 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Apache Lofts
1617 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Aces on Apache
1620 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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La Paloma Apartments
1975 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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The Warhol
1415 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Evergreen on Hayden Lane
1920 E Hayden LnTempe, AZ 85281
1111 E University Dr
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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 | $1,573 | $999 | $3,365 |
| University Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $850 | $2,656 |
| University Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $1,030 | $3,541 |
| University Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,013 | $830 | $3,172 |
| University Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,120 | $770 | $2,799 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Heights Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Atrium priced from $850. El Diablo Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Atrium | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| El Diablo Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | 126 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| SoL | 4BR/4BA - Silver | 4BR,4BA | $940 |
| Sago Gardens | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Regency Apartment Homes | Unfurnished One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| University Pointe Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Tempe Terrace | One Bedroom Suite | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Thrive Tempe Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Willow Creek | 1X1-630 | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, AZ
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $0.53 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the D1 PHPV Model at Nine20 Tempe starting at $1,009 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Lofts on 8th | Student Housing | Furnished Townhome | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.53 |
| Nine20 Tempe | D1 PHPV | 4BR,4BA | $0.69 |
| Tempe Horizons | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Agave | Acacia 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Butterfield Park | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Sago Gardens | Single Story | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| University Park | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Ensuite | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Emerson Square | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The Heights on Lemon | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | 126 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $1,035.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights?
The cheapest apartment in University Heights is The Atrium which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in University Heights costs $2,095.
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 275 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 $1,035 which is $1,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights.
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