Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 85281 ZIP Code of Tempe, AZ from $300 (221 Rentals)

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Butterfield Park
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$899 - $1,099

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Base Rent$899 - $1,099
Total Monthly Price$899 - $1,099
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Butterfield Park

1215 S Dorsey LnTempe, AZ 85281
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Parq on 5th
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$1,003 - $1,601

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Parq on 5th

805 W Brown StTempe, AZ 85281
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Villatree Apartments
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$1,040 - $1,703

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Villatree Apartments

1750 S Price RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

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$1,325
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West 5th
$1,334

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West 5th

601 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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New to Phoenix? Your Essential Guide to Top Neighborhoods, City Life and Transit Options

Find the Best Phoenix Neighborhoods to Rent and Essential Tips on Getting Around Town, the City's Unique History, Must-try Local Food, and the Outdoor Culture.

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Aura Apache
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$1,382 - $2,625

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Aura Apache

1820 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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