
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 85281 ZIP Code of Tempe, AZ from $300 (191 Rentals)
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Grandes Cortes

Solaris On University

Margo

Studio 710 Apartments

Sago Gardens

The Place of Tempe

Emerson Park

Emerson Square

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Westmount at Downtown Tempe Apartments
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Spring Leaf Apartments

Silverwood Apartments

Thrive Tempe Apartments

1214 S Roosevelt St

Butterfield Park

Riverside Apartments

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1315 W 5th St

Paseo on University

1433 S Kenneth Pl
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Parq on 5th

Vue Nineteen 01

Parkside Apartments

Agave

The Heights on Lemon

Ascent on Spence

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Villatree Apartments

El Diablo Apartments

Cape Cod Apartments

1310 S Hardy Dr
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Asteria Apartment Homes

616 S Hardy Dr

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IMT Desert Palm Village

Twenty One 41

Skye at McClintock Station

Luna Bear 5th Street

Axio Apartments

Metro 101

The Rockford

Nollie
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Array on Apache

Nexa

Roosevelt Park

Murietta at ASU

West 6th

Solaire on Scottsdale

Tempe Horizons

909 S Kenwood Cir

1245 W 1st St

700 W University Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 85281?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85281 Studio Apartments | $1,460 | $750 | $5,423 |
| 85281 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $825 | $6,957 |
| 85281 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $872 | $8,452 |
| 85281 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,664 | $775 | $9,933 |
| 85281 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $725 | $13,500 |
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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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