
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $999 (51 Rentals)


1214 S Roosevelt St, Unit B

Paseo on University

Spring Leaf Apartments

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524 W Howe St, Unit 524

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Parq on 5th

Thrive Tempe Apartments

University Pointe Apartments

2024 S Mill Ave, Unit 1

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Agave

1200 S Farmer Ave

407 W Howe St

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IMT Desert Palm Village

113 W Broadway Rd

Decco 109 | Tempe Apartments

504 W Brown St

The Hyve

Aria on Mill

617 S Roosevelt St
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Nexa

Array on Apache

Hudson on Farmer

2610 S Ventura Dr

ASU Crossroads

Rialto

Plaza East

Venture on Wilson

2323 S College Ave

521 W 5th St
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George Ann

Rothko

Hidden Glen

524 W Howe St

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Riviera Palms

University Square

University Gardens

Valor on Eighth

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Encore on Farmer

1200 S Farmer Ave

123 E Broadway Rd

The Place of Tempe

Plaza East

1405 S Newberry Ln

2020 S Granada Dr

504 W Brown St

Broadway 121

Dwell at 5th and Farmer
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University Park, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Park Studio Apartments | $1,441 | $899 | $1,885 |
University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $999 | $6,334 |
| University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $1,050 | $4,826 |
| University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $999 | $5,875 |
| University Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $799 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Park, Tempe, AZ
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3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Park is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Park?
The cheapest apartment in University Park is Tempe Terrace which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in University Park costs $3,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Park?
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 116 regular apartments in University Park 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 Park?
Cheap apartments in University Park have an average cost of $1,066 which is $2,734 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.
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