
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 85281 ZIP Code of Tempe, AZ from $300 (166 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the 85281 ZIP Code area of Tempe.


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Emerson Square

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1418 S Stanley Pl, Unit 3

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Paseo on University

Ascent on Spence

908 S Casitas Dr

Twenty One 41

700 W University Dr

IMT Desert Palm Village

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Skye at McClintock Station

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The Heights on Lemon

615 S Hardy Dr

1861 E University Dr

Sago Gardens

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Array on Apache

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Roosevelt Park

Tempe Terrace
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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 | $1,535 | $750 | $4,917 |
85281 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $805 | $7,895 |
85281 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $872 | $7,731 |
85281 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $840 | $5,860 |
85281 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $650 | $14,000 |
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