
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 85281 ZIP Code of Tempe, AZ from $300 (199 Rentals)Page 2 of 4
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1010 W University Dr

Palm Breeze Apartments

Desert Willow Apartments

Atrium

Sonoran Ridge Apartments

Villas on 4th
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Suite 16

Encore on Farmer

Plaza East

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Venture on Wilson
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University Park

Hidden Glen

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Dwell at 5th and Farmer

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Aces on Apache

La Paloma Apartments

Parkside Apartments

The Warhol

Valor on Eighth

Echo Tempe

Evergreen on Hayden Lane

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Murietta at ASU

902 and 908 W. 2nd Street

The Palms on Scottsdale

Corsican

Mockingbird Palms Apartments

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Parkview on 5th

Azara Tempe

The Vintage on College

Plaza East
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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 | $1,480 | $750 | $5,488 |
| 85281 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $850 | $6,374 |
| 85281 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $872 | $9,084 |
| 85281 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $801 | $10,231 |
| 85281 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $676 | $13,500 |
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