Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $600 (47 Rentals)

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ASU Crossroads
1 Bedroom Apartments

ASU Crossroads

1010-1044 E Orange StTempe, AZ 85281
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George Ann
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

George Ann

1122 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
Student Housing
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Cortez Palms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cortez Palms Apartments

1031 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Suite 16
Studio Apartments

Suite 16

1402 S Terrace RdTempe, AZ 85281
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Riviera Palms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riviera Palms

914 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
Student Housing
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Valor on Eighth
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valor on Eighth

1001 E 8th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Tempe Horizons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tempe Horizons

1117 E 8th StTempe, AZ 85281
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Apache Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apache Lofts

1617 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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Butterfield Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Butterfield Park

1215 S Dorsey LnTempe, AZ 85281
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1620 E Apache Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1620 E Apache Blvd

1620 E Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
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University Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Square

1011 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
Student Housing
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University Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Gardens

1019 E Lemon StTempe, AZ 85281
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Hayden Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hayden Terrace

1925 E Hayden LnTempe, AZ 85281
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The Atrium
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Atrium

1835 E Don Carlos AveTempe, AZ 85281
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Brix
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brix

1424 S Jentilly LnTempe, AZ 85281
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University Heights, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at University Pointe Apartments priced from $898. Vue Nineteen 01 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Pointe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$898
Vue Nineteen 01One Bedroom - UTILITIES INCLUDED1BR,1BA$910
The Willowbrook Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$985
Onnix ApartmentsCobalt A11BR,1BA$1,015
La Paloma ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Alegre Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,095
Paseo on UniversityStudioStudio,1BA$1,123
University Valley ApartmentsPrivate Studio: Fall 2025 PRE-Lease APPLY NOW! ...Studio,1BA$1,150
Ten011 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Hayden Terrace2x1 Remodeled2BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, AZ

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $0.59 price per square foot Furnished Townhome Model at Lofts on 8th | Student Housing in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the Saguaro Model at Agave starting at $1,880 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingFurnished Townhome4BR,4.5BA$0.59
AgaveSaguaro3BR,2BA$1.57
Nine20 TempeB12BR,2BA$1.39
La Paloma ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.58
The Heights on Lemon2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.59
Emerson Park2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
Hayden Terrace2x1 Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.47
Gateway at Tempe2x2 L Renovated2BR,2BA$1.36
Onnix ApartmentsMica A21BR,1BA$1.57
The Willowbrook Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.52

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University Heights, Tempe, AZ

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Among neighborhoods in Tempe, AZ for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Heights is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights?

The cheapest apartment in University Heights is Vue Nineteen 01 which is listed at $910, while the average apartment in University Heights costs $1,777.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 240 regular apartments in University Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University Heights?

Cheap apartments in University Heights have an average cost of $649 which is $1,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights.

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