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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (94 Rentals)
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Solaris On University
1314 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Grandes Cortes
1150 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Margo
1305 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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114 S Wilson St
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Riverside Apartments
625 W 1st StTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,050
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524 W Howe St, Unit 524
524 W Howe StTempe, AZ 85281
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Studio 710 Apartments
710 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85281
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The Halston Apartments
1330 W Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282
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Axio Apartments
740 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Parq on 5th
805 W Brown StTempe, AZ 85281
1234 W 4th St
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Westmount at Downtown Tempe Apartments
615 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85281
1200 S Farmer Ave
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330 S Beck Ave, Unit 224
330 S Beck Ave
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407 W Howe St
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616 S Hardy Dr
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$1,2502 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
1315 W 5th St
1315 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,2992 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Luna Bear 5th Street
1133 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
113 W Broadway Rd
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731 W University Dr
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1134 S Roosevelt St
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$1,300
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336 S Roosevelt St, Unit 2
336 S Roosevelt StTempe, AZ 85281
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Decco 109 | Tempe Apartments
109 E Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282
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$1,350
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2123 S Hu Esta Dr, Unit East
2123 S Hu Esta DrTempe, AZ 85282
504 W Brown St
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Aria on Mill
2430 S Mill AveTempe, AZ 85282
1245 W 1st St
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617 S Roosevelt St
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West 6th
115 W 6th StTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,434
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West 5th
601 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Roosevelt Park
210-220 S Roosevelt StTempe, AZ 85281
510 W University Dr
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$1,499 - $3,080Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hudson on Farmer
707 S Farmer AveTempe, AZ 85281
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1010 W University Dr
1010 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
505 W Howe St
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Palm Breeze Apartments
1204 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Villas on 4th
1218-1246 W 4th StTempe, AZ 85281
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521 W 5th St
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Encore on Farmer
601 S Farmer AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Plaza East
807 W 3rd StTempe, AZ 85281
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The Place of Tempe
607-627 W 19th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Venture on Wilson
626 S Wilson StTempe, AZ 85281
2323 S College Ave
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524 W Howe St
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1333 W 5th St
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Hidden Glen
818 W 3rd StTempe, AZ 85281
700 W University Dr
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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 |
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| 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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Cheapest Available West Tempe Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Tempe area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at Valencia Park priced from $775. Margo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable West Tempe apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Valencia Park | Sonoma | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Margo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| Hidden Glen | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Studio 710 Apartments | Small Studio Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,059 |
| The Halston Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Grayson on the Rail | Studio 468 | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Parkside Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Axio Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| Parq on 5th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| Solaris On University | U2 - 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Tempe, AZ
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Tempe area is the $1.42 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3.5 Baths Model at 430 W 7th St in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $3,134. The second greatest value West Tempe apartment is the 2x2.5 Den, Standard Garage Model at Roosevelt Luxury Townhomes starting at $2,950 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Tempe apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 430 W 7th St | 3 Beds, 3.5 Baths | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.42 |
| Roosevelt Luxury Townhomes | 2x2.5 Den, Standard Garage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.60 |
| Ascent at Papago Park | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Westmount at Downtown Tempe Apartments | Coastline | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 336 S Roosevelt St, Unit 2 | 336 S Roosevelt St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Luna Bear 5th Street | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Rio Paradiso | A2 Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Corsican | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Lyndon Lane | Lyndon Lane Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Solaris On University | U2 - 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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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 Valencia Park which is listed at $880, 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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