Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ (81 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the University Heights area of Tempe that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Vero

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Smith & Rio

The Piedmont

Apache Rock Apartments

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Aura Watermark

Norte Town Lake Apartments

Skye at McClintock Station
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Array on Apache

Vela at Tempe Town Lake

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Aura Apache

Canvas

The Apollo

Brix

Cape Cod Apartments

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Gateway at Tempe
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The Heights on Lemon

1433 S Kenneth Pl

Sago Gardens

1322 S Cedar St

945 E Playa del Norte Dr, Unit 2021

1630 E 12th St
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1201 S McClintock Dr

819 N College Ave

1978 E Don Carlos

1425 E Hudson Dr

Papago Park Village 2

Sonoran Ridge Apartments

Rambler Tempe

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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 | $1,468 | $899 | $3,365 |
| University Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $949 | $2,776 |
| University Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $940 | $3,009 |
| University Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,108 | $775 | $3,099 |
| University Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,249 | $725 | $2,534 |
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There are currently 81 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Heights Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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Most Pet Friendly University Heights Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the University Heights area of Phoenix, AZ that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Apache Rock Apartments with prices starting from $1,700 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.8 of 4. THE ACCESS scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,100. Here are the most Pet Friendly University Heights apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Rock Apartments | 3.8/4 | Apache | $1,700 |
| THE ACCESS | 3.6/4 | Apache | $1,100 |
| University Pointe Apartments | 3.6/4 | Downtown Tempe | $899 |
| Nexa | 3.4/4 | Downtown Tempe | $1,349 |
| Vela at Tempe Town Lake | 3.4/4 | North Tempe | $1,479 |
| The Apollo | 3.4/4 | Downtown Tempe | $999 |
| Norte Town Lake Apartments | 3.4/4 | North Tempe | $1,639 |
| Aura Apache | 3.4/4 | Apache | $1,437 |
| 1433 S Kenneth Pl | 3.2/4 | Downtown Tempe | $1,095 |
| Skye at McClintock Station | 3.2/4 | Apache | $1,200 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in University Heights
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the University Heights of University Heights is the Studio Model at University Pointe Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $899. The second cheapest University Heights Pet Friendly apartment is the Two Bedroom/One Bath 2 Beds unit at 1433 S Kenneth Pl starting at $1,095. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly University Heights apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| University Pointe Apartments | Studio | $899 |
| 1433 S Kenneth Pl | Two Bedroom/One Bath | $1,095 |
| THE ACCESS | S3 | $1,100 |
| Skye at McClintock Station | A1 1x1 | $1,200 |
| Array on Apache | Studio | $1,344 |
| Nexa | 0 Bed/1 Bath | $1,349 |
| Aura Apache | A2 | $1,628 |
| Apache Rock Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,700 |
| Vela at Tempe Town Lake | A3 | $1,820 |
| Norte Town Lake Apartments | B01 | $2,138 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Heights, Tempe, AZ
Ranked #21
Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly University Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in University Heights?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in University Heights is at Gateway at Tempe listed at $725.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly University Heights Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in University Heights is $1,826.
What is the largest Pet Friendly University Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in University Heights is a 2,375 square feet unit starting from $1,074 at Ten01.
What is the average size for University Heights Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in University Heights is currently at 576 sq ft.
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