Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the 85281 ZIP Code of Tempe, AZ (51 Rentals)

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IMT Desert Palm Village
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$1,238 - $2,273
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IMT Desert Palm Village

1215 E Vista Del Cerro DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Vero
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$1,608 - $2,281
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Vero

651 E 6th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Aura Watermark
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$1,658 - $4,278
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Aura Watermark

420 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85281
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The Cameron
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$1,685 - $4,904
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The Cameron

2062 E Cameron WayTempe, AZ 85281
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West 5th
$1,434
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$1,434
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West 5th

601 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
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SALT
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$1,811 - $5,106
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SALT

260 E Rio Salado PkyTempe, 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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Camden Tempe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Tempe

800 E Curry RdTempe, 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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Villas on 4th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas on 4th

1218-1246 W 4th 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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Aces on Apache
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Aces on Apache

1620 E Apache BlvdTempe, 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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Gem Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gem Apartments

2063 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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The Alyssa
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$1,652 - $9,933
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The Alyssa

98 South River DrTempe, AZ 85288
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Smith & Rio
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$1,768 - $5,777
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Smith & Rio

1979 E Rio Salado PkwyTempe, AZ 85288
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Scottsdale Gateway
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$972 - $2,071
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$972 - $2,071
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Scottsdale Gateway

2100 N Scottsdale RdTempe, AZ 85288
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San Portella
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$1,696 - $5,760
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San Portella

2155 S 55th StTempe, AZ 85282
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Monterey Village
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$958 - $1,534
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Monterey Village

4707 E McDowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Gateway at Tempe
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$725 - $1,500
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$725 - $1,500
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Gateway at Tempe

1655 E University DrTempe, AZ 85288
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Chazal Scottsdale
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$1,027 - $2,048
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Chazal Scottsdale

1075 N Miller RdScottsdale, AZ 85257
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Terrasol
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$855 - $3,589
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Terrasol

1010 N 48th StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Rise on McClintock
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise on McClintock

2045 S McClintock DrTempe, AZ 85282

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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 $750 to $5,423 with an average price of $1,460.

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 $6,957 with an average monthly rent of $1,624.

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 $8,452. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,944.

How expensive are 85281 Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 113 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in 85281 on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $775 to $9,933 - averaging $2,664 for the location.

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