Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $600 (69 Rentals)

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Broadway Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Park

1120 W Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282
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Plaza East
1 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza East

807 W 3rd StTempe, AZ 85281
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Encore on Farmer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Encore on Farmer

601 S Farmer AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Villa Nicole
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Nicole

1014 S Farmer AveTempe, AZ 85281
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The Vintage on College
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Vintage on College

1700 S College AveTempe, AZ 85281
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West Tempe, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

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 $745. Axio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable West Tempe apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio,1BA$745
Axio Apartments1x11BR,1BA$900
Lyndon LaneOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$975
MargoStudioStudio,1BA$999
Studio 710 ApartmentsSmall Studio- UpgradedStudio,1BA$1,040
Parq on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Grandes CortesStudioStudio,1BA$1,109
Villas on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Parkside ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,130
Riverside Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,194

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Tempe, AZ

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Tempe area is the $1.72 price per square foot 2x2.5 Standard Garage Model at Roosevelt Luxury Townhomes in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value West Tempe apartment is the 2 Bed - 1 Bath Model at Corsican starting at $1,325 with a $1.45 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roosevelt Luxury Townhomes2x2.5 Standard Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.72
Corsican2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.45
San Portella1A1BR,1BA$1.75
Parkside ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$1.96
Decco 1091 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.87
Ascent at Papago ParkA21BR,1BA$1.83
Red Rox VillasAmber 11BR,1BA$1.93
RiverwalkAmber 11BR,1BA$1.93
Riverside Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.84
Axio Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Ranked #32

Among neighborhoods in Tempe, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including West Tempe, Tempe, and the greater Phoenix area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,194.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Tempe?

The cheapest apartment in West Tempe is Valencia Park which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in West Tempe costs $2,680.

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 14 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 $981 which is $1,699 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tempe.

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