Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (71 Rentals)

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828 W 2nd St

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property at 615 S Hardy Dr

615 S Hardy Dr

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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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Venture on Wilson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Venture on Wilson

626 S Wilson StTempe, AZ 85281
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Hidden Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Glen

818 W 3rd StTempe, 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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Encore on Farmer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Encore on Farmer

601 S Farmer AveTempe, AZ 85281
Senior Living
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Echo Tempe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Echo Tempe

1014 S Farmer AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Corsican
2 Bedroom Apartments

Corsican

1312 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Parkview on 5th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview on 5th

704-724 W 5th StTempe, 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. Studio 710 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable West Tempe apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valencia ParkSonomaStudio,1BA$745
Studio 710 ApartmentsSmall Studio DeluxeStudio,1BA$949
Grandes CortesStudioStudio,1BA$950
Solaris On UniversityS1 -1 x 11BR,1BA$969
Parq on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$992
The Vintage on College1x1 Remodeled W/D1BR,1BA$1,050
Parkside ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,100
Corsican2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,150
The HalstonA11BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Tempe, AZ

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Tempe area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3/3 Corner Model at The Hardy Tempe Townhome Living in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $2,745. The second greatest value West Tempe apartment is the 2x2.5 Standard Garage Model at Roosevelt Luxury Townhomes starting at $2,595 with a $1.65 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.
The Hardy Tempe Townhome Living3/3 Corner3BR,3BA$1.61
Roosevelt Luxury Townhomes2x2.5 Standard Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.65
Dolce Villagio TownhomesTwo Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2.5BA$1.78
Luna Bear 5th StreetB12BR,2BA$1.45
Corsican2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
Lyndon LaneTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.66
West 5th2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.73
Rio ParadisoA11BR,1BA$1.67
828 W 2nd St, Unit B828 W 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.80
Solaris On UniversityS1 -1 x 11BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Tempe, Tempe, AZ

Ranked #18

Among cities in Arizona 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 $1,175.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Tempe is Valencia Park which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in West Tempe costs $2,615.

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 57 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 $969 which is $1,646 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tempe.

Expert Rental Resources

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