
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $850 (43 Rentals)


Solaris On University

615 S Hardy Dr

604 S Roosevelt St

The Halston
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Decco 109

113 W Broadway Rd

MAA Fountainhead

Dwell @ 5th and Farmer

NOVO Broadway Apartments

San Portella
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Grayson on the Rail

Ascent at Papago Park

Red Rox Villas

5302 E Van Buren St
West Tempe, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Tempe?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
West Tempe Studio Apartments | $1,427 | $699 | $2,809 |
West Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $850 | $3,220 |
West Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $1,100 | $4,950 |
West Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,913 | $1,004 | $7,519 |
West Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,431 | $899 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around the West Tempe Neighborhood in Tempe, AZ
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Tempe Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Tempe?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Tempe is under $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Tempe?
The cheapest apartment in West Tempe is Valencia Park which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in West Tempe costs $2,499.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Tempe?
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 34 regular apartments in West Tempe 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 West Tempe?
Cheap apartments in West Tempe have an average cost of $1,091 which is $1,408 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tempe.
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