
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $1,149 (43 Rentals)


Solaris On University

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The Halston Apartments

616 S Hardy Dr

Riverside Apartments

1315 W 5th St

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Parq on 5th
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Luna Bear 5th Street

731 W University Dr

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336 S Roosevelt St, Unit 2

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2123 S Hu Esta Dr, Unit East

Axio Apartments

1409 S Mill Ave

1245 W 1st St
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West 5th

510 W University Dr

Encore on Farmer

1333 W 5th St

700 W University Dr

Echo Tempe

330 S Beck Ave

902 and 908 W. 2nd Street
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Mockingbird Palms Apartments

Parkview on 5th

731 W University Dr

2123 W Hu Esta Dr

Tremezzo on the Lake

1315 W 4th St

1311 W 4th St
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611-613 615 W 13th St

Parkside Apartments

The Vintage on College

Lyndon Lane

Broadway Park

4617 E Jones Ave

4410 E Pueblo Ave

4204 S 47th St
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CIRQ 44

Mandarina
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 | $1,336 | $775 | $2,108 |
| West Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $880 | $4,271 |
West Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,036 | $1,149 | $4,826 |
| West Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,822 | $1,236 | $5,875 |
| West Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,637 | $1,005 | $10,000+ |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,149.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Tempe?
The cheapest apartment in West Tempe is Solaris On University which is listed at $1,149, while the average apartment in West Tempe costs $3,800.
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 67 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 $1,430 which is $2,370 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tempe.
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