Apartments for Rent with Specials in the 85281 ZIP Code of Tempe, AZ (96 Rentals)

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Apartments in the 85281 ZIP Code area of Tempe with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.

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THE ACCESS
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$1,105 - $2,245Special Offer
Specials Move-in NOW FREE RENT until 2/1/2026! First 10 applications gets $200 credit!
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THE ACCESS

1811 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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IMT Desert Palm Village
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$1,215 - $1,480Special Offer
2 Months Free LOOK & LEASE: Receive two months free when you apply within 48 hours of your tour.* *Restrictions apply; offer subject to chan
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IMT Desert Palm Village

1215 E Vista Del Cerro DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Smith & Rio
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$1,513 - $5,469Special Offer
Specials Get up to 10 weeks FREE base rent, and start living the good lifeon us! Minimum lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded.*
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Smith & Rio

1979 E Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Vero
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$1,509 - $3,045Special Offer
2 Months Free Up To 10 Weeks Free Base Rent! Rates starting as low as $1,442 ($1,284 base rent and $158 in fees) *Minimum lease term applies
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Vero

651 E 6th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Metro 101
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$1,324 - $3,223Special Offer
Specials Select units get February FREE!! PLUS Select units get $300 move in credit. Must move in by 2/14. Call us to learn more and schedul
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Metro 101

2157 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Aura Watermark
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$1,668 - $5,706Special Offer
3 Months Free Up To 12 Weeks Free Base Rent On Select Homes! *Other costs & fees excluded. Minimum lease term required.
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Aura Watermark

420 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Trovita Rio
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$1,400 - $2,545Special Offer
Specials Up to 8 Weeks Free and reduced rent!! *Restrictions may apply
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Trovita Rio

701 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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The Cameron
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$1,492 - $5,772Special Offer
2 Months Free 8 WEEKS FREE BASE RENT ON 3-BEDROOM HOMES!* *Restrictions apply. Excludes other costs and fees.
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The Cameron

2062 E Cameron WayTempe, AZ 85281
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Westmount at Downtown Tempe
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$1,071 - $1,950Special Offer
1 Month Free Receive Reduced Rates + 6 Weeks Free Base Rent On Select Homes! *Other costs & fees excluded. Minimum lease term required. See
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Westmount at Downtown Tempe

615 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85281
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University Pointe Apartments
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$999 - $1,775Special Offer
1 Month Free FREE RENT! Sign for 12 month term & received your first month FREE! Waived application & administration fee. Double occupancy a
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University Pointe Apartments

919 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Vue Nineteen 01
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$998 - $1,190Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 MONTH FREE!!!, UTILITIES INCLUDED!!! call us now schedule a tour! Call or stop by leasing office for details!
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Vue Nineteen 01

1901 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Grandes Cortes
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$950 - $1,239Special Offer
1 Month Free Warm Up Your Winter With Move In Savings!!!!!!! ONE MONTH FREE RENT O.A.C !!! *Look In Lease Special Same Day* Waived Applicati
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Grandes Cortes

1150 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Modera Rio Salado
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$1,690 - $3,510Special Offer
1 Month Free Enjoy up to 8 weeks of rent free living when you sign for a 17-18 month lease by 2/28/26! Enjoy up to 6 weeks of rent free livi
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Modera Rio Salado

835 W. Rio Sala PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Asteria Apartment Homes
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$1,120 - $3,385Special Offer
Specials 1 Months Base Rent for FREE , Move-in on or before 01/31/2026. Take advantage of this limited time offer. *Restrictions apply. Call
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Asteria Apartment Homes

1975 E University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Paseo on University
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$1,098 - $3,113Special Offer
Specials Live Rent-Free for Your First 8 Weeks. Up to $2700 in in savings! *Restrictions may apply
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Paseo on University

1255 E University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Skywater at Tempe Town Lake
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$1,355 - $5,080Special Offer
1 Month Free Up to Four Weeks Free on select homes! *Restrictions apply. Specials, pricing and availability subject to change daily. Contact
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Skywater at Tempe Town Lake

601 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Aura Apache
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$1,409 - $2,850Special Offer
2 Months Free Start the New Year Strong with Up to 8 Weeks Free Rent PLUS a $500 Gift Card Move in by 01/31 *Restrictions May Apply
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Aura Apache

1820 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Nollie
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$1,350 - $2,146Special Offer
2 Months Free Move in 2/28 — Get 10 weeks free! -- Apply Same Day & Get $750 Gift Card at Move-In! Move in 3/31 — Get 8 weeks free! -- Apply
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Nollie

2125 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Brix
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1 Month Free Leasing Special: ONE MONTH FREE!!
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Brix

1424 S Jentilly LnTempe, AZ 85281
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SALT
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$1,649 - $6,067Special Offer
Specials Enjoy 10 Weeks of Elevated LivingOn Us! *Restrictions Apply.
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SALT

260 E Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Ascent on Spence
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$1,071 - $1,979Special Offer
Specials You'll Fall in Love with Our Savings!! Up to 8 Weeks Free on Selected Apartment Homes if Moved In by 02/20/2026!!
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Ascent on Spence

1249 E Spence AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Villatree Apartments
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$867 - $1,675Special Offer
Specials Move-In Incentive Equal to One Month's Base Rent! *Other costs and fees excluded. Minimum lease term required.
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Villatree Apartments

1750 S Price RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Blue Eastline
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$1,559 - $3,134Special Offer
2 Months Free 3 Bed / 3 Bath Homes from $2,499 + Up to 8 Weeks FREE!* *Restrictions apply. Contact leasing office for details.
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Blue Eastline

2058 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Parq on 5th
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$1,184 - $1,652Special Offer
1 Month Free Enjoy one month free on all new leases. Restrictions apply, see agent for details.
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Parq on 5th

805 W Brown StTempe, AZ 85281
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Aqua Apartments
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$1,175 - $1,350Special Offer
Discounts Ready for a fresh start in a spacious one or two-bedroom casita? Move into one of our beautiful residences and lock in a $750 Swee
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Aqua Apartments

1532 S Price RdTempe, AZ 85281
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The Brentwood
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$1,595 - $1,800Special Offer
Specials $1599.00 move in special = $800 deposit + $799 1st month rent
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The Brentwood

910 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Emerson Square
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$970 - $1,598Special Offer
2 Months Free TWO Months free when you sign a 12-month lease on Select Units. Must move in by 02/10/2026, O.A.C Only Dos meses de alquiler g
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Emerson Square

1701 E 8th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Emerson Park
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$1,129 - $1,175Special Offer
2 Months Free TWO Months free when you sign a 12-month lease on Select Units. Must move in by 02/10/2026, O.A.C Only Dos meses de alquiler g
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Emerson Park

1701 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 85281 ZIP Code

How much are Studio apartments in 85281?

There are currently 171 Studio Apartments in 85281 with rent ranges from $599 to $4,410 with an average price of $1,472.

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 $825 to $5,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,617.

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 $6,280. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,890.

How expensive are 85281 Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 108 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in 85281 on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $775 to $10,497 - averaging $2,689 for the location.

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