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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tempe, AZ

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tempe, AZ. 380 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $600

  • a living room with yellow furniture and a brick wall
    Today

    5420 E. Calle Cerritos, Guadalupe, AZ 85283
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    2 BEDS $505+
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Apartments Under $900

  • a dining room with chairs and a table with flowers
    Today

    1150 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281
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Apartments Under $1,100

  • a white kitchen with black cabinets and a microwave
    Today

    3730 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282
    STUDIO $1,058+
    1 BED $1,128+
    2 BEDS $1,529+

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
    Today

    4130 S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282
    STUDIO $1,115+
    1 BED $1,243+
    2 BEDS $1,148+
  • a street with houses and trees on the side of a road
    Today

    1209 S Ash Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • a living room with blue chairs and a table and a television
    Today

    5101 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
    1 BED $1,175+
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    1718 S. Jentilly Lane, Tempe, AZ 85281
    STUDIO $1,200+
    1 BED $1,245+
    2 BEDS $1,295+
  • a living room with a white couch and a glass table
    Today

    1975 University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
    1 BED $1,233+
    2 BEDS $1,595+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    1255 E University Dr,, Tempe, AZ 85281
    STUDIO $1,278+
    1 BED $1,239+
    2 BEDS $1,669+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    3409 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
    STUDIO $1,254+
    1 BED $1,364+
    2 BEDS $1,631+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    1235 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
    1 BED $1,255+
    2 BEDS $1,394+
    3 BEDS $2,041+
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  • a renovated kitchen with white cabinets and white appliances and a wood floor
    Today

    109 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
    1 BED $1,275
    2 BEDS $1,575
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and black and white cabinets
    Today

    1312 South Hardy Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
    2 BEDS $1,299+

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a living room with a couch and a table and a television
    Today

    2045 E. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282
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    1 BED $1,322+
    2 BEDS $1,476+
  • a living room with a couch and a table with chairs
    Today

    1100 E. Lemon Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
    STUDIO $1,340
    1 BED $1,350
  • a living room with a pool table and a television
    Today

    900 West Grove Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85283
    1 BED $1,345+
    2 BEDS $1,707+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    1224 E Lemon St, Tempe, AZ 85281
    1 BED Ask for pricing
    2 BEDS $1,350+
  • a swimming pool with chairs and palm trees
    Today

    4505 S Hardy Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
    1 BED $1,395+
    2 BEDS $1,495+
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  • a living room with tables and chairs and a fireplace
    Today

    1717 South Dorsey Lane, Tempe, AZ 85281
    1 BED $1,415+
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  • a living room with a large leather couch and a fireplace
    Today

    711 West Broadway Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
    STUDIO $1,556+
    1 BED $1,499+
    2 BEDS $2,188+
  • the preserve at ballantyne commons living room with couches and a table
    Today

    1820 East Bell De Mar Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
    1 BED $1,512+
    2 BEDS $1,527+
    3 BEDS $2,119+
  • a living room and dining room area with a white couch and a table and chairs
    Today

    2325 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85288
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator and a sink
    Today

    1215 S. Dorsey Ln, Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • the kitchen has granite counter tops and white appliances
    Today

    1005 E University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85288
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    1901 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281
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  • a kitchen with a counter and a refrigerator
    Today

    5424 E. Calle Cerritos, Guadalupe, AZ 85283
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  • a living room with leather couches and a table
    Today

    5805 E. Calle Fortunato Serrano, Guadalupe, AZ 85283
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Getting around in Tempe, AZ

53 /100
Somewhat Walkable
48 /100
Some Transit
73 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 53, Transit Score®: 48, Bike Score®: 73

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tempe, AZ?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $505 and $12,546.

How many cheap rentals are available in Tempe, AZ on RentCafe?

There are 197 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Tempe, AZ were last updated on 5 Apr 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Tempe, AZ?

The average Tempe, AZ cheap apartment size is 762 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Tempe, AZ?

Cheap apartments in Tempe, AZ are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Tempe, AZ?

A cheap apartment in Tempe, AZ offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Tempe, AZ? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Tempe, AZ has never been easier. We feature 380 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Tempe, AZ average. What is a cheap rent in Tempe, AZ? The average apartment rent in Tempe is $1,777 per month so any rental south of $1,421 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Tempe, AZ rents go as low as $505/mo.

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