Cheap Homes for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $650 (17 Rentals)

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property at 820 W 14th St

$650

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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820 W 14th St

TempeAZ85281
property at 505 W Howe St

$750

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$750

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$750

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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505 W Howe St

TempeAZ85281
property at 1409 S Mill Ave

$900 - $1,250

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$900 - $1,250

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Studio To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 15

1409 S Mill Ave

TempeAZ85281
property at 907 E Broadmor Dr

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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907 E Broadmor Dr, Unit Room #1 Twin

907 E Broadmor Dr
TempeAZ85282

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property at 407 W Howe St

$975

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$975

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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407 W Howe St

TempeAZ85281

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property at 731 W University Dr

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

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University Park, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park area of Phoenix, AZ is a 2 Beds unit found at Yugo Tempe Villas priced from $829. Paseo on University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $866. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Yugo Tempe Villas2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$829
Paseo on University1 Bedroom Apartment Near ASU Tempe1BR,1BA$866
Sago GardensTownhome2BR,1BA$950
Scene 1 Condos1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Riviera PalmsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, AZ

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $1.34 price per square foot Saguaro Model at Agave in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $1,680. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at 611-613 615 W 13th St starting at $1,449 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AgaveSaguaro3BR,2BA$1.34
611-613 615 W 13th St2 Beds, 2.5 Baths2BR,2.5BA$1.37
Tempe Horizons2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.36
336 S Roosevelt St, Unit 2336 S Roosevelt St2BR,1BA$1.20
Corsican2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.31
Yugo Tempe Villas2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.91
Sago GardensSingle Story2BR,1BA$1.21
University ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom Ensuite2BR,2BA$1.45
Paseo on University1 Bedroom Apartment Near ASU Tempe1BR,1BA$1.35
Scene 1 Condos1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.48

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University Park, Tempe, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions about University Park

What type of rentals are currently available in University Park?

There are currently 238 Apartments for Rent in University Park, AZ with pricing that ranges from $750 to $13,500. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Park ranging from $650 to $6,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Park ranges from $650 to $6,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,439.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in University Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in University Park range from $956 to $4,947, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $6,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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