
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $800 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Tempe area of Tempe.


Tides at Park View

Mercury on Mill

Sofia Apartments

Lakeview at the Bay

1311 W Baseline Rd

Omnia Baseline

Villagio Furnished

Mission Springs

Strada

600 W Grove Pky, Unit 1053

Allure at Tempe Apartments

1206 E Redfield Rd

1311 W Baseline Rd

Serafina at South Mountain

9605 S 48th St

Sierra Foothills

Lore South Mountain

11025 S 51st St

The Pointe at South Mountain

Array South Mountain

Palms at South Mountain

Rockledge Fairways

Carlyle Townhomes

Carlyle at South Mountain

2105 N Los Altos Dr

9605 S 48th St

9605 S 48th St

13625 S 48th St, Unit 1
South Tempe, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Tempe?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Tempe Studio Apartments | $1,542 | $898 | $2,219 |
South Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $1,029 | $3,350 |
South Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $1,249 | $4,438 |
South Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $1,803 | $9,069 |
South Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,411 | $2,371 | $4,804 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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Cheapest Available South Tempe Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Tempe area of Tempe, AZ is a Studio unit found at The Mod at Mills priced from $898. The Molino Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable South Tempe apartments for rent in Tempe, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Mod at Mills | S1 | Studio,1BA | $898 |
The Molino Apartments | Studio 325sqft | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Mercury on Mill | Kona - 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Omnia Baseline | A1P | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
505 West | Rillito | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
Villagio Furnished | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
Mission Springs | Saguaro - Junior One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
Nines at Lakeside | Sunrise - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
Sierra Foothills | Agave | 1BR,1BA | $1,237 |
Tides at Park View | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,253 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Tempe, AZ
As of March 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Tempe area is the $1.22 price per square foot 1726 W Jeanine Dr Model at 1726 W Jeanine Dr in the in the South Phoenix neighborhood starting from $3,788. The second greatest value South Tempe apartment is the 1825 E La Donna Dr Model at 1825 E La Donna Dr starting at $2,699 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Tempe apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1726 W Jeanine Dr | 1726 W Jeanine Dr | 4BR,3BA | $1.22 |
1825 E La Donna Dr | 1825 E La Donna Dr | 4BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Sierra Foothills | Saguaro | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
San Palmilla | Two Bedroom/Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
San Marino | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Lakeview at the Bay | San Marcos | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Serafina at South Mountain | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Hohokam Villas | Papago | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Tides at Park View | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Nines at Lakeside | Sunrise - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Tempe, Tempe, AZ
Ranked #16
Among neighborhoods in Tempe, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Tempe, Tempe, AZ
Marcos De Niza High School
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Best Local Schools in South Tempe, Tempe, AZ
Marcos De Niza High School
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Getting Around the South Tempe Neighborhood in Tempe, AZ
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Tempe Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Tempe?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Tempe is at The Mod at Mills listed at $898.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Tempe Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Tempe Apartment is $1,099 at Mercury on Mill.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Tempe Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Tempe is starting from $1,249 at Mercury on Mill.
What is the most affordable South Tempe Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Tempe Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carlyle at South Mountain and starts from $1,815.
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