Affordable Apartments for Rent in Tempe, AZ from $650

Gateway at Tempe, Tempe, AZ 85281
$650 - $1,000
2 - 4 beds · 24 units available
Gateway at TempeTempe, AZ 85281
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913 E Spence Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
$750
2 beds · 1 units available
913 E Spence AveTempe, AZ 85281
1017 S Mariana St, Tempe Az, Tempe, AZ 85281
$795
Studio · 1 units available
1017 S Mariana St, Tempe AzTempe, AZ 85281
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Southern Manor, Tempe, AZ 85282
$849 - $1,250
1 - 2 beds · 6 units available
Southern ManorTempe, AZ 85282
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1445 S Kenneth Pl, Tempe, AZ 85281
$850
1 bed · 1 units available
1445 S Kenneth PlTempe, AZ 85281
Union Tempe, Tempe, AZ 85281
$889 - $1,395
2 - 5 beds · 16 units available
Union TempeTempe, AZ 85281
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36 E El Parque Dr #6, Tempe, AZ 85282
$1,189
2 beds · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
36 E El Parque Dr #6Tempe, AZ 85282View units
833 W 1st St #B, Tempe, AZ 85281
$895
1 bed · 1 bath
833 W 1st St #BTempe, AZ 85281
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Aces on Apache, Tempe, AZ 85281
$895 - $1,495
Studio - 1 bed · 6 units available
Aces on ApacheTempe, AZ 85281
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351 E Encanto Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
$2,495
5 beds · 3 baths · 2,003 sq ft
351 E Encanto DrTempe, AZ 85281View units
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Parkside Apartments, Tempe, AZ 85281
$895 - $949
1 - 2 beds · 6 units available
Parkside ApartmentsTempe, AZ 85281
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Sentry Tempe, Tempe, AZ 85282
$896 - $1,802
Studio - 2 beds · 41 units available
Sentry TempeTempe, AZ 85282
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Scottsdale Gateway, Tempe, AZ 85281
$898 - $1,823
Studio - 2 beds · 27 units available
Scottsdale GatewayTempe, AZ 85281
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Grandes Cortes Apartments, Tempe, AZ 85281
$899 - $1,239
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
Grandes Cortes ApartmentsTempe, AZ 85281
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Suite 16, Tempe, AZ 85281
$899
Studio · 1 units available
Suite 16Tempe, AZ 85281
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1212 E Spence Ave #6, Tempe, AZ 85281
$900
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
1212 E Spence Ave #6Tempe, AZ 85281
1410 E Bishop Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
$900
4 beds · 2 baths · 1,670 sq ft
1410 E Bishop DrTempe, AZ 85282
1827 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281
$900
1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
1827 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281View units
1409 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
$900 - $1,250
Studio - 2 beds · 2 units available
1409 S Mill AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Paseo on University, Tempe, AZ 85281
$908 - $2,622
Studio - 2 beds · 86 units available
Paseo on UniversityTempe, AZ 85281
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1707 E Apache Blvd #A8, Tempe, AZ 85281
$1,051
1 bed · 1 bath · 272 sq ft
1707 E Apache Blvd #A8Tempe, AZ 85281View units
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Onnix Apartments, Tempe, AZ 85282
$931 - $4,518
Studio - 2 beds · 109 units available
Onnix ApartmentsTempe, AZ 85282
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1218-1222 S Farmer Ave #B101, Tempe, AZ 85281
$949
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
1218-1222 S Farmer Ave #B101Tempe, AZ 85281
700 W University Dr #232, Tempe, AZ 85281
$1,995
1 bed · 1 bath · 595 sq ft
700 W University Dr #232Tempe, AZ 85281View units
114 S Wilson St #14, Tempe, AZ 85281
$970
Studio · 1 bath
114 S Wilson St #14Tempe, AZ 85281
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Avana Tempe, Tempe, AZ 85282
$972 - $1,410
Studio - 2 beds · 48 units available
Avana TempeTempe, AZ 85282
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Studio 710 Apartments, Tempe, AZ 85281
$974 - $1,135
Studio · 12 units available
Studio 710 ApartmentsTempe, AZ 85281
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407 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281
$975
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
407 W Howe StTempe, AZ 85281
Element At Tempe North, Tempe, AZ 85281
$979 - $1,279
2 beds · 7 units available
Element At Tempe NorthTempe, AZ 85281
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Emerson Square, Tempe, AZ 85281
$980 - $2,088
1 - 2 beds · 12 units available
Emerson SquareTempe, AZ 85281
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Sono Tempe, Tempe, AZ 85282
$981 - $3,179
Studio - 2 beds · 60 units available
Sono TempeTempe, AZ 85282
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Apache Lofts, Tempe, AZ 85281
$995 - $1,095
Studio - 1 bed · 5 units available
Apache LoftsTempe, AZ 85281
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Parkside Apartments, Tempe, AZ 85281
$999 - $1,470
1 - 2 beds · 10 units available
Parkside ApartmentsTempe, AZ 85281
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Hayden Terrace, Tempe, AZ 85281
$999
2 beds · 3 units available
Hayden TerraceTempe, AZ 85281
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Westmount at Downtown Tempe Apartments, Tempe, AZ 85281
$999 - $1,771
1 - 3 beds · 18 units available
Westmount at Downtown Tempe ApartmentsTempe, AZ 85281
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815-821 827th W #1, Saint 105 South Hardy Saint Tempe, AZ 85281
$999
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
815-821 827th W #1Saint 105 South Hardy Saint Tempe, AZ 85281
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Hayden Crossing, Tempe, AZ 85281
$999
2 beds · 2 units available
Hayden CrossingTempe, AZ 85281
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George Ann, Tempe, AZ 85281
$999 - $1,200
1 bed · 1 units available
George AnnTempe, AZ 85281
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Villas on 4th Tempe, Tempe, AZ 85281
$1,000 - $1,770
Studio - 2 beds · 7 units available
Villas on 4th TempeTempe, AZ 85281
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841 W Watson Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283
$1,000
1 bed · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
841 W Watson DrTempe, AZ 85283

Tempe Snapshot

Frequently asked questions

How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Tempe, AZ?

There are 3,729 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Tempe, AZ?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Tempe. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap Apartments in Tempe, AZ?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Tempe. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Alert me" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including:

Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent
Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent
Ask about becoming an onsite property manager
Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Tempe. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

About Tempe

Area Information

Tempe is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona. As one of the oldest communities in the Valley of the Sun, Tempe knows how to deliver a thriving Southwestern lifestyle.

Tempe features a number of distinct neighborhoods, from urban areas with mixed-use high-rises to traditional neighborhoods with historic homes. Vibrant living abounds downtown, while multi-family housing dominates northern Tempe, near the central business district and Arizona State University (ASU). There are condos along Tempe Town Lake, a 220-acre urban lake that is surrounded by parks and is the site of many year-round events. Residential spots mix with retail and restaurant spaces in the Brickyard on Mill development. For entertainment, The Green at Hayden Flour Mill offers an amphitheater with a lawn and plenty of shady areas for picnics, and the Mill Avenue District hosts spring and fall arts festivals that are the second-largest juried art shows in the country. For kicking back, the city's 48 public parks are carefully positioned so that most residents live within a half-mile.

Tempe is surrounded by four freeways, so many commuters drive. Others use bus services within the city, as well as the Free Local Area Shuttle (FLASH), which provides transit between downtown, ASU, and various neighborhoods and shopping districts. The Valley Metro light rail runs through the heart of Tempe, providing convenient connections to neighboring Scottsdale, Mesa and Chandler. For business or pleasure travel, Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport is 5 miles away.

Renting in Tempe, AZ

Apartments for rent in Tempe are in high demand, but rent prices typically remain stable.

Tempe Attractions

Papago Park: This park is home to the Desert Botanical Garden, Arizona Historical Society Museum and the Phoenix Zoo, the largest privately-owned, self-supporting zoo in the country.
Tempe Center for the Arts: Visual and performing arts events are popular at this lakeside venue.
Tempe Improv: Nationally-known comedians perform at the Tempe branch of New York City's famed comedy club.
Gammage Auditorium: This performance hall on the ASU campus is considered to be architect Frank Lloyd Wright's last public commission.
Sun Devil Stadium: Home to ASU's football team, the stadium has also hosted several bowl games, including the 1996 Super Bowl.