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West 5th
$1,434
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West 5th

601 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Aura Apache
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$1,437 - $2,928
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Aura Apache

1820 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,495 - $1,595

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1436 S Terrace Rd

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Trovita Rio
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$1,500 - $2,620
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Trovita Rio

701 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Desert Willow Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Willow Apartments

1895-1901 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Atrium
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium

1835 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Villas on 4th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas on 4th

1218-1246 W 4th StTempe, AZ 85281
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ASU Crossroads
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ASU Crossroads

1010-1044 E Orange StTempe, AZ 85281
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Apache Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apache Lofts

1617 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Riviera Palms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Palms

914 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Suite 16
Studio Apartments

Suite 16

1402 S Terrace RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Encore on Farmer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Encore on Farmer

601 S Farmer AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Plaza East
1 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza East

807 W 3rd StTempe, AZ 85281
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Venture on Wilson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Venture on Wilson

626 S Wilson StTempe, AZ 85281
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George Ann
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

George Ann

1122 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Cortez Palms Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cortez Palms Apartments

1031 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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University Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Gardens

1019 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Hayden Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hayden Terrace

1925 E Hayden LnTempe, AZ 85281
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Alegre Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alegre Apartments

1827 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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University Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Park

1015 E University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Hidden Glen
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Glen

818 W 3rd StTempe, AZ 85281
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University Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Square

1011 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Aces on Apache
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Aces on Apache

1620 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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La Paloma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Paloma Apartments

1975 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Valor on Eighth
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valor on Eighth

1001 E 8th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Echo Tempe
2 Bedroom Apartments

Echo Tempe

1014 S Farmer AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Aqua Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aqua Apartments

1532 S Price RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Corsican
2 Bedroom Apartments

Corsican

1312 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Parkview on 5th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview on 5th

704-724 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281

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