
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 85281 ZIP Code of Tempe, AZ from $300 (178 Rentals)
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600 S Roosevelt St

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Villatree Apartments

Solaris On University

1433 S Kenneth Pl

1014 E Spence Ave

906 S Farmer Ave

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Sago Gardens

Brenda Arms

1409 S Mill Ave

Westmount at Downtown Tempe

Parq on 5th

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University Pointe Apartments

Emerson Park

Aqua Apartments

Riverside Apartments

Tamarak Apartments

1102 S Stratton Ln

Solaire on Scottsdale

Ascent on Spence

903 S Mariana St

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Culdesac Tempe

615 S Hardy Dr

Broadstone Tempe Station

The Cameron

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West 5th
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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 | $1,492 | $650 | $3,913 |
85281 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $799 | $5,300 |
85281 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $872 | $5,347 |
85281 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,729 | $775 | $9,378 |
85281 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $695 | $14,000 |
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