Apartments for Rent in the 85281 ZIP Code of Tempe, AZ (646 Rentals)

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IMT Desert Palm Village
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$1,243 - $2,173
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IMT Desert Palm Village

1215 E Vista Del Cerro DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Vero
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$1,456 - $2,451
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Vero

651 E 6th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Aura Watermark
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$1,507 - $3,935
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Aura Watermark

420 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85281
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The Cameron
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$1,633 - $4,479
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The Cameron

2062 E Cameron WayTempe, AZ 85281
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West 5th
$1,334
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West 5th

601 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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SALT
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$1,802 - $8,036
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$1,802 - $8,036
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SALT

260 E Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Parq on 5th
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$1,102 - $1,683
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Parq on 5th

805 W Brown StTempe, AZ 85281
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Aura Apache
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$1,452 - $2,928
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Aura Apache

1820 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Trovita Rio
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$1,524 - $2,595
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Trovita Rio

701 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 85281 ZIP Code

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the 85281 ZIP Code?

As of today, August 30, 2026, there are currently 646 available 85281 apartments priced from $676 to $15,415, with an average monthly rent of $1,832.

How much are Studio apartments in 85281?

There are currently 172 Studio Apartments in 85281 with rent ranges from $730 to $5,277 with an average price of $1,464.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom 85281 Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in 85281 ranges from $835 to $6,459 with an average monthly rent of $1,685.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in 85281 cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in 85281 range from $750 to $7,696. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,888.

How expensive are 85281 Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 121 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in 85281 on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $801 to $10,231 - averaging $2,510 for the location.

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