
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (52 Rentals)
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Paseo on University

1418 S Stanley Pl, Unit 3

Agave

IMT Desert Palm Village

Westmount at Downtown Tempe

700 W University Dr

Dwell @ 5th and Farmer

615 S Hardy Dr

Sago Gardens

Array on Apache

The Heights on Lemon

Nexa

510 W University Dr

2309 S College Ave

Volta on Broadway

Tempe Terrace
University Park, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Park Studio Apartments | $1,554 | $898 | $2,778 |
University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $999 | $2,998 |
University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,242 | $1,139 | $4,950 |
University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $1,069 | $5,782 |
University Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $799 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park area of Phoenix, AZ is a Studio unit found at University Pointe Apartments priced from $898. Studio 710 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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University Pointe Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $898 |
Studio 710 Apartments | Small Studio Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
Axio Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Paseo on University | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,123 |
University Valley Apartments | Private Studio: Fall 2025 PRE-Lease APPLY NOW! ... | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Beautiful Renovations One and Two Bedrooms | 2x1 -25 | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Canvas | DTH2 | 4BR,4BA | $1,224 |
IMT Desert Palm Village | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Vintage on College | 1x1 Remodeled W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Westmount at Downtown Tempe | Sunset Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, AZ
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $1.67 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Model at The Place On Jentilly in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the 2x2.5 Standard Garage Model at Roosevelt Luxury Townhomes starting at $2,700 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Place On Jentilly | 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bath | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.67 |
Roosevelt Luxury Townhomes | 2x2.5 Standard Garage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.72 |
Agave | Saguaro | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
The Brentwood | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
Nine20 Tempe | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
The Heights on Lemon | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
The Rockford | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Riviera Palms | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Beautiful Renovations One and Two Bedrooms | 2x1 -25 | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
IMT Desert Palm Village | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Park, Tempe, AZ
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Best Local Schools in University Park, Tempe, AZ
McKemy Academy of International Studies
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Park is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Park?
The cheapest apartment in University Park is University Pointe Apartments which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in University Park costs $1,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Park?
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 185 regular apartments in University Park 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 Park?
Cheap apartments in University Park have an average cost of $755 which is $1,195 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.
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