Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 85281 ZIP Code of Tempe, AZ from $300 (221 Rentals)Page 3 of 5

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The Malibu
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Malibu

112 S McKemy StTempe, 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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Brix
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brix

1424 S Jentilly LnTempe, AZ 85281
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Emerson Mill Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Mill Avenue

101 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Azara Tempe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Azara Tempe

1850 E Hayden LnTempe, AZ 85281
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The Vintage on College
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Vintage on College

1700 S College AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Plaza East
1 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza East

807-819 W 3rd StTempe, AZ 85281

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Wilson Studios
Studio Apartments

Wilson Studios

110-114 S Wilson 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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Brenda Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brenda Arms

2435 N McAllister AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Agave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Agave

1718 S Jentilly LnTempe, AZ 85281
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The Beck
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Beck

402 S Beck AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Culdesac Tempe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Culdesac Tempe

2025 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Lemon Grove
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lemon Grove

1230 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Salado Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Salado Springs

242 S Beck AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Pecan Grove Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pecan Grove Estates

1233 W 4th StTempe, AZ 85281
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The Local
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Local

750 S Ash AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Park Terrace Tempe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace Tempe

1011 E Orange StTempe, AZ 85281
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Camden Tempe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Tempe

800 E Curry RdTempe, AZ 85281
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The Grayson2
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Grayson2

1150 E Orange StTempe, AZ 85281
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Lyndon Lane
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndon Lane

1548 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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809 W 1st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

809 W 1st St

809 W 1st StTempe, AZ 85281

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Terrasol
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$856 - $2,224

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Terrasol

1010 N 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Scottsdale Gateway
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$950 - $2,194

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Base Rent$950 - $2,194

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Scottsdale Gateway

2100 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85288
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Terra Vida
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$958 - $3,616

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Base Rent$958 - $3,616

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Terra Vida

150 S Roosevelt RdMesa, AZ 85202
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Monterey Village
Rent Specials
$983 - $1,589

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Base Rent$983 - $1,589

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Monterey Village

4707 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
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$995 - $1,600
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1241 N 48th St

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Broadway Vista
$999 - $1,449

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Base Rent$999 - $1,449

Total Monthly Price$999 - $1,449
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Broadway Vista

2107 W Broadway RdMesa, AZ 85202
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