Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $1,000 (8 Rentals)
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Lakeview at the Bay

1206 E Redfield Rd

Be Mesa
Optimist Park, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Optimist Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Optimist Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $1,020 | $3,253 |
Optimist Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,974 | $1,225 | $4,808 |
Optimist Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $1,925 | $3,355 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Optimist Park Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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Cheapest Available Optimist Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Optimist Park area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Tempe Park Place priced from $1,020. Sono Tempe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Optimist Park apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Tempe Park Place | Horizon | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Sono Tempe | Cooper | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
505 West | Rillito | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Optimist Park, AZ
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Optimist Park area is the $1.59 price per square foot 1825 E La Donna Dr Model at 1825 E La Donna Dr in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $2,569. The second greatest value Optimist Park apartment is the San Marcos Model at Lakeview at the Bay starting at $1,484 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Optimist Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1825 E La Donna Dr | 1825 E La Donna Dr | 4BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Lakeview at the Bay | San Marcos | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Hohokam Villas | Papago | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
San Marquis | 1X1-797 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Shoreline at the Lakes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Be Mesa | a10r | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
505 West | Rillito | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Strada | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Sono Tempe | Harris | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Tempe Park Place | Horizon | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Optimist Park Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment is $1,020 at Tempe Park Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Optimist Park Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Optimist Park is starting from $1,175 at Sono Tempe.
What is the most affordable Optimist Park Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Optimist Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hohokam Villas and starts from $1,999.
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