Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (38 Rentals)

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ASU Crossroads
1 Bedroom Apartments

ASU Crossroads

1010-1044 E Orange StTempe, AZ 85281
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Suite 16
Studio Apartments

Suite 16

1402 S Terrace RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Valor on Eighth
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valor on Eighth

1001 E 8th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Tempe Horizons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tempe Horizons

1117 E 8th StTempe, AZ 85281
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The Atrium
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Atrium

1835 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Riviera Palms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Palms

914 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
Student Housing
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Cortez Palms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cortez Palms Apartments

1031 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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George Ann
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

George Ann

1122 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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University Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Gardens

1019 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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University Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Park

1015 E University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Apache Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apache Lofts

1617 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Butterfield Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Butterfield Park

1215 S Dorsey LnTempe, AZ 85281
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Aces on Apache
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Aces on Apache

1620 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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University Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Square

1011 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
Student Housing
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Hayden Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hayden Terrace

1925 E Hayden LnTempe, AZ 85281

University Heights, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at University Pointe Apartments priced from $899. The Willowbrook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
The Willowbrook Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$985
Onnix ApartmentsJade - StudioStudio,1BA$994
The Atrium1x11BR,1BA$995
Willow CreekSTDO-405Studio,1BA$1,055
Alegre Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,095
1433 S Kenneth PlTwo Bedroom/One Bath2BR,1BA$1,095
Butterfield ParkOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Paseo on UniversityStudioStudio,1BA$1,109
University Valley ApartmentsPrivate Studio: Fall 2025 PRE-Lease APPLY NOW! ...Studio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, AZ

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $1.58 price per square foot Townhome Model at Sago Gardens in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the B1 Model at Nine20 Tempe starting at $1,270 with a $1.39 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sago GardensTownhome2BR,1BA$1.58
Nine20 TempeB12BR,2BA$1.39
La Paloma ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.58
The Heights on Lemon2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Emerson Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.55
Hayden Terrace2x1 Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.60
Cape Cod ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Butterfield ParkOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.55
The Willowbrook Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.52
1433 S Kenneth PlTwo Bedroom/One Bath2BR,1BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Heights, Tempe, AZ

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Tempe, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 $1,150.

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 $1,901.

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 240 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 $553 which is $1,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights.

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