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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (97 Rentals)
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Grandes Cortes
1150 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Solaris On University
1314 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
120 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Unit 201
120 E Rio Salado Pkwy
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Margo
1305 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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$950 - $1,375Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Place of Tempe
607-627 W 19th StTempe, AZ 85281
114 S Wilson St
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1214 S Roosevelt St, Unit B
1214 S Roosevelt St
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$1,012 - $1,684
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Parq on 5th
805 W Brown StTempe, AZ 85281
1368 W 14th St, Unit Room 3 Full Private Bath
1368 W 14th St
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1315 W 5th St
1315 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Riverside Apartments
625 W 1st StTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,068 - $1,2211 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 12
The Halston
1330 W Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282
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$1,095 - $1,775
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Westmount at Downtown Tempe Apartments
615 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85281
700 W University Dr, Unit 125
700 W University Dr
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1214 S Roosevelt St
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$1,100
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2024 S Mill Ave, Unit 1
2024 S Mill AveTempe, AZ 85282
1201 W University Dr
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$1,2992 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Luna Bear 5th Street
1133 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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731 W University Dr
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Axio Apartments
740 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,300
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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
109 E Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282
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$1,334
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$1,334
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West Fifth
601 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,350
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$1,350
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2123 S Hu Esta Dr, Unit East
2123 S Hu Esta DrTempe, AZ 85282
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$1,350 - $2,0451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Roosevelt Park
210-220 S Roosevelt StTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,360 - $13,500Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West 6th
115 W 6th StTempe, AZ 85281
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MAA Fountainhead
2520 S Plaza DrTempe, AZ 85282
617 S Roosevelt St
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1245 W 1st St
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700 W University Dr
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$1,425 - $1,6991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 12
Aria on Mill
2430 S Mill AveTempe, AZ 85282
615 W 13th St
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$1,450 - $2,474
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Trovita Rio
701 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Hudson on Farmer
707 S Farmer AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Skywater at Tempe Town Lake
601 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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McKemy at Tempe Town Lake
109 S McKemy StTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,590
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$1,590
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312 S Wilson St, Unit Wilson Commons
312 S Wilson StTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,599 - $6,077
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San Portella
2155 S 55th StTempe, AZ 85282
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Studio Apartments
1010 W University Dr
1010 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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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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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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Venture on Wilson
626 S Wilson StTempe, AZ 85281
1218-1238 4th St
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Hidden Glen
818 W 3rd StTempe, AZ 85281
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The Vintage
1700 S College AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Echo Tempe
1014 S Farmer AveTempe, AZ 85281
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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 | $1,308 | $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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There are currently 97 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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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 $800. Solaris On University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. 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 | $800 |
| Solaris On University | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Grandes Cortes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Margo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| The Place of Tempe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Parq on 5th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Grayson on the Rail | Studio 468 | Studio,1BA | $1,042 |
| Hidden Glen | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Riverside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,077 |
| Westmount at Downtown Tempe Apartments | Sunrise | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Tempe, AZ
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Tempe area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3.5 Baths Model at 430 W 7th St in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value West Tempe apartment is the B12 Model at Banyan on Washington starting at $1,786 with a $1.63 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 | $1.48 |
| Banyan on Washington | B12 | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| MAA Fountainhead | The Warhol | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Rio Paradiso | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Luna Bear 5th Street | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Lyndon Lane | Lyndon Lane Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Urbana on Broadway | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Parkside Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| West Fifth | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Ascent at Papago Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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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 $1,029, 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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