Apartments for Rent in the 85281 ZIP Code of Tempe, AZ Under $1,000 (79 Rentals)

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Butterfield Park
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$899 - $1,099

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Base Rent$899 - $1,099
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Butterfield Park

1215 S Dorsey LnTempe, AZ 85281
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Union Tempe
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$875 - $1,600

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Base Rent$875 - $1,600
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Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Union Tempe

712 S Forest AveTempe, 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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Hayden Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hayden Terrace

1925 E Hayden LnTempe, 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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Suite 16
Studio Apartments

Suite 16

1402 S Terrace RdTempe, AZ 85281
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The Bridger
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridger

401 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Flare
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Flare

1135 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Tempe Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tempe Terrace

1130 E Orange 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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Scene 1 Condos
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Scene 1 Condos

700 W UniversityTempe, AZ 85281

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The Place of Tempe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Place of Tempe

607-627 W 19th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Plaza East
1 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza East

807 W 3rd StTempe, AZ 85281
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SoL
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

SoL

1949 E University DrTempe, 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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Riviera Palms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Palms

914 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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George Ann
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

George Ann

1122 E Lemon 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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ASU Crossroads
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ASU Crossroads

1010-1044 E Orange StTempe, 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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Kenneth Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kenneth Place

1445 S Kenneth PlTempe, AZ 85281
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Red Sea Grove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Sea Grove

1835 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Nine20 Tempe
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Nine20 Tempe

920 S Terrace RdTempe, 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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The Bradford
4 Bedroom Apartments

The Bradford

1037 S Farmer 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 172 Studio Apartments in 85281 with rent ranges from $720 to $5,358 with an average price of $1,470.

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 $765 to $6,443 with an average monthly rent of $1,695.

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 $7,601. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,886.

How expensive are 85281 Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 119 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in 85281 on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $775 to $7,878 - averaging $2,463 for the location.

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