
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $1,050 (53 Rentals)


700 W University Dr, Unit 125

Solaris On University

The Halston

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Riverside Apartments

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Parq on 5th

1201 W University Dr

Luna Bear 5th Street

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West Fifth
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731 W University Dr

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336 S Roosevelt St, Unit 2

Decco 109

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2123 S Hu Esta Dr, Unit East

The Place of Tempe

1245 W 1st St

615 W 13th St

Axio Apartments

McKemy at Tempe Town Lake

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312 S Wilson St, Unit Wilson Commons
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Encore on Farmer

Echo Tempe

902 and 908 W. 2nd Street

Mockingbird Palms Apartments

Parkview on 5th

330 S Beck Ave

1203 W University Dr

616 S Hardy Dr

Corsican

731 W University Dr
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2123 W Hu Esta Dr

Urbana on Broadway

Parkside Apartments

1065 W 1st St

Tremezzo on the Lake

611-613 615 W 13th St

510 W University Dr

The Vintage

Lyndon Lane

Broadway Park
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Rio Paradiso

Salado Springs

Parque Villa

Broadway 121

Ascent at Papago Park

4420 E Wood St

5401 E Van Buren St, Unit 3095

4410 E Pueblo Ave

CIRQ 44

Grayson on the Rail
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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 | $1,308 | $800 | $1,929 |
| West Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,648 | $830 | $3,302 |
West Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $1,050 | $4,826 |
| West Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,947 | $1,004 | $6,605 |
| West Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,925 | $1,135 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Tempe, Tempe, AZ
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Among cities in Arizona for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $1,095.
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 81 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 $1,474 which is $2,326 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tempe.
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