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THE ACCESS
1811 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
Apartments for Rent with Specials in the 85281 ZIP Code of Tempe, AZ (100 Rentals)
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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$1,679 - $3,999Special Offer
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The Local Tempe Luxury Apartments
750 S Ash AveTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,511 - $5,222Special Offer
Specials Get up to 10 weeks of FREE base rent + $1,500 Gift Card, and start living the good lifeon us! Minimum lease term applies. Other cos
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Smith & Rio
1979 E Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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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 1/12/26! 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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$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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$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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$1,300 - $2,175Special Offer
2 Months Free LOWEST Prices for NEW Construction in local Tempe area!
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Apache Rock Apartments
1935 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,266 - $3,063Special Offer
Specials Move in by 12/31 and Deposit & App Fees Moves You In! PLUS select units get 1/2 January rent free! Restrictions apply. Call today t
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Metro 101
2157 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,638 - $4,800Special Offer
2 Months Free Up To 10 Weeks Free On Select Homes! *Other costs & fees excluded. Minimum lease term required. See Leasing Professional for d
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Aura Watermark
420 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,446 - $5,773Special 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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$1,199 - $2,199Special Offer
2 Months Free Winter Savings! Receive up to 8 Weeks Free- Offer Valid on Select Apartment Homes!
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Skye at McClintock Station
1831 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,213 - $2,219Special Offer
2 Months Free 8 weeks free on any apartment size and the look and lease, restrictions apply.
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Broadstone Tempe Station
2323 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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$950 - $1,239Special Offer
1 Month Free Warm Up Your Winter With Move In Savings!!!!!!!
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Grandes Cortes
1150 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,250 - $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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$849 - $1,025Special Offer
Specials SPECIAL PROMOTION - GET A $500.00 Off your move in and a $500.00 Gift Card after move in - For a Limited-Time — Don’t Miss Out! ???
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Studio 710 Apartments
710 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,599 - $15,000Special Offer
1 Month Free Offering up to 8 weeks free for December move ins and up to 6 weeks free for January move ins! Contact the leasing office for m
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West 6th
115 W 6th StTempe, AZ 85281
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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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$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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$1,240 - $2,035Special Offer
1 Month Free Get ONE month rent free!**Terms and Conditions apply.
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Murietta at ASU
1717 S Dorsey LnTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,119 - $2,859Special Offer
Specials 4 Weeks Free + Waived Fees! Ask about our Resident Referral and Visa Contingency Programs! *Restrictions may apply
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Paseo on University
1255 E University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,460 - $2,768Special Offer
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Vela at Tempe Town Lake
555 N College AveTempe, AZ 85281
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$2,525Special Offer
Specials Online Leasing Promo Code: DV-promo - Contact us about our amazing move-in specials! - $100.00 off
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Dolce Villagio Townhomes
202 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,310 - $4,077Special Offer
Specials 1 Months Base Rent for FREE , Move-in on or before 12/23/2025. 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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$1,455 - $4,775Special 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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$1,414 - $2,940Special Offer
3 Months Free Holiday Cheer Starts Here! Don't Miss Your Chance to Receive Up to 12 Weeks Free + $750 Gift Card if you move in by 12/19! *Re
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Aura Apache
1820 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,350 - $2,146Special Offer
1 Month Free Apply Now – Get 1 Month Free on 13-Month Lease or 2 Months Free on 15-Month Lease -- *Applied over the first 6 months* Look & L
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Nollie
2125 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,110Special Offer
1 Month Free Leasing Special: ONE MONTH FREE!!
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Brix
1424 S Jentilly LnTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,150 - $1,850Special Offer
1 Month Free *1st month Free on a 12 month lease!
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Tempe Terrace
1130 E Orange StTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,853 - $2,960Special Offer
2 Months Free Enjoy 8 Weeks of Elevated LivingOn Us! Experience the difference of a home designed for modern living, with 8 WEEKS FREE to se
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SALT
260 E Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,116 - $1,916Special Offer
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Ascent on Spence
1249 E Spence AveTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,375 - $1,399Special Offer
Specials Move-In special $500.00 off second full month
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Luna Bear 5th Street
1133 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,127 - $1,549Special Offer
1 Month Free Limited Time Offer! ; 6 Weeks Free concession has been amortized over the 12-month lease term and is already reflected in the m
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The Warhol
1415 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,095 - $1,195Special Offer
1 Month Free Move in Now- 1 Month Free with a 13 month lease. Call for Details!!
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Spring Leaf Apartments
1433 S Stanley PlTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,175 - $1,300Special Offer
Specials Ready for a fresh start in a spacious one or two-bedroom casita? Move into one of our beautiful residences and lock in a special of
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Aqua Apartments
1532 S Price RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Specials 1 MONTH FREE! 30 DAY PRICE GUARANTEE ; We understand that choosing your new home is a big decision and we want you to feel confiden
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The Hardy Tempe Townhome Living
909 W 2nd StTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,199 - $1,450Special Offer
1 Month Free One Month Free for Immediate Move In!
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Evergreen on Hayden Lane
1920 E Hayden LnTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,199 - $1,849Special Offer
Visit Oliv Tempe today and receive waived application, admin and security deposit for limited time! Over $800 in savings!
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Oliv Tempe
704 S Myrtle AveTempe, AZ 85281
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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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$1,200 - $1,500Special Offer
1 Month Free From 1 to 4 weeks free rent, must qualify, call for details.
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Axio Apartments
740 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,495Special Offer
1 Month Free 1 Month Free with a 13 month lease !
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The Rockford
1207 E 8th StTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,340 - $1,800Special Offer
Specials *On 13 Month Lease
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Tempe La Mirage Apartments
610 E Gilbert DrTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,199 - $1,550Special Offer
Specials Limited-Time Special: Up to 4 weeks off, contact leasing office for details!
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The Heights on Lemon
1224 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,122 - $1,262Special Offer
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Parkside Apartments
825 S River DrTempe, AZ 85281
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$988 - $2,088Special Offer
2 Months Free TWO Months free when you sign a 12-month lease on Select Units. Must move in by 12/27/25, O.A.C Only
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Emerson Square
1701 E 8th StTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,205 - $2,075Special Offer
2 Months Free LOOK & LEASE: Receive two months free when you move-in by 1/31/2026.* *Restrictions apply; offer subject to change at any time
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IMT Desert Palm Village
1215 E Vista Del Cerro DrTempe, AZ 85281
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$1,150 - $1,857Special Offer
2 Months Free TWO Months free when you sign a 12-month lease on Select Units. Must move in by 12/27/25, O.A.C Only
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Emerson Park
1701 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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$2,300 - $2,950Special Offer
1 Month Free Look & Lease Special Up to 6 Weeks Rent Free!*
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Roosevelt Luxury Townhomes
233 S Roosevelt StTempe, AZ 85281
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$2,250 - $2,750Special Offer
Discounts Lease Today & Receive $500 Off Move-In!*
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The Place On Jentilly
1717 S Jentilly LnTempe, AZ 85281
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$899 - $2,997Special Offer
Specials Apply & Sign within 48 hours for a $500 Gift Card!
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Union Tempe
712 S Forest AveTempe, AZ 85281
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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 | $1,469 | $700 | $5,315 |
| 85281 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $820 | $5,300 |
| 85281 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $872 | $9,000 |
| 85281 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $775 | $6,128 |
| 85281 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $695 | $15,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 85281 ZIP Code
How much are Studio apartments in 85281?
There are currently 166 Studio Apartments in 85281 with rent ranges from $700 to $5,315 with an average price of $1,469.
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 $820 to $5,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,608.
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 $9,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,865.
How expensive are 85281 Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 107 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in 85281 on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $775 to $6,128 - averaging $2,459 for the location.
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