
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (38 Rentals)
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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 |
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University Heights Studio Apartments | $1,637 | $899 | $4,039 |
University Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $999 | $4,026 |
University Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,105 | $975 | $5,192 |
University Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $840 | $4,130 |
University Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $700 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 38 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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University Pointe Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
The Willowbrook Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Onnix Apartments | Jade - Studio | Studio,1BA | $994 |
The Atrium | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Willow Creek | STDO-405 | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
Alegre Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
1433 S Kenneth Pl | Two Bedroom/One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Butterfield Park | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Paseo on University | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,109 |
University Valley Apartments | Private 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sago Gardens | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Nine20 Tempe | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
La Paloma Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
The Heights on Lemon | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Emerson Park | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Hayden Terrace | 2x1 Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Cape Cod Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Butterfield Park | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
The Willowbrook Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
1433 S Kenneth Pl | Two Bedroom/One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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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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