New Apartments for Rent in the 85281 ZIP Code of Tempe, AZ (70 Rentals)

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Nexa
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$1,404 - $3,799Built in 2017Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Nexa

1205-1221 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Vero
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$1,509 - $2,975Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vero

651 E 6th StTempe, AZ 85281
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SALT
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$1,609 - $5,223Built in 2017Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

SALT

260 E Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Modera Rio Salado
Built in 2025Studio Apartments

Modera Rio Salado

835 W. Rio Sala PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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1023 W 5th St
Built in 20241 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1023 W 5th St

1023 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Gem Apartments
Built in 20232 Bedroom Apartments

Gem Apartments

2063 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281

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1620 E Apache Blvd
Built in 2023Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1620 E Apache Blvd

1620 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Farmer Townhomes
Built in 20232 Bedroom Apartments

Farmer Townhomes

406 W 7th StTempe, AZ 85281
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430 W 7th St
Built in 20233 Bedroom Apartments

430 W 7th St

430 W 7th StTempe, AZ 85281
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The Muse
Built in 2022Studio Apartments

The Muse

1020 E Spence AveTempe, AZ 85281
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915 Smith
Built in 20223 Bedroom Apartments

915 Smith

915 SmithTempe, AZ 85281
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The Villas at Southbank
Built in 2021Studio Apartments

The Villas at Southbank

1000 NE Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Atmosphere
Built in 2021Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Atmosphere

707 S Forest AveTempe, AZ 85281
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The Piedmont
Built in 2021Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Piedmont

707 E 6th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Mirabella at ASU
Built in 20201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mirabella at ASU

65 E University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Crescent Rio
Built in 20191 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Rio

700 W 1st StTempe, AZ 85281
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506 S Hardy Dr
Built in 2019Studio Apartments

506 S Hardy Dr

506 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85281
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The Newport
Built in 20182 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Newport

1106 E Weber DrTempe, AZ 85281
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1301 W 4th St
Built in 20182 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1301 W 4th St

1301 W 4th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Valor on Eighth
Built in 20181 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valor on Eighth

1001 E 8th StTempe, AZ 85281
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7 on Fifth
Built in 20183 Bedroom Apartments

7 on Fifth

1214 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Tempe New Build
Built in 2017Studio Apartments

Tempe New Build

1024 E Curry RdTempe, AZ 85281

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Frequently Asked Questions about the 85281 ZIP Code

How much are Studio apartments in 85281?

There are currently 96 Studio Apartments in 85281 with rent ranges from $650 to $3,913 with an average price of $1,492.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom 85281 Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in 85281 ranges from $799 to $5,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,686.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in 85281 cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in 85281 range from $872 to $5,347. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,004.

How expensive are 85281 Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 89 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in 85281 on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $775 to $9,378 - averaging $2,729 for the location.

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