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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $700 (54 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the West Tempe area of Tempe.
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Riverside Apartments
625 W 1st StTempe, AZ 85281
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from $949Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Grandes Cortes
1150 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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600 S Roosevelt St
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Axio Apartments
740 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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from $1,0191 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Solaris On University
1314 W University DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Studio 710 Apartments
710 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85281
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Westmount at Downtown Tempe
615 S Hardy DrTempe, AZ 85281
700 W University Dr
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Dwell @ 5th and Farmer
426 W 5th StTempe, AZ 85281
2309 S College Ave
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615 S Hardy Dr
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1033 N Parkside Dr
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The Aubrey
1003 W Washington StTempe, AZ 85288
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from $1,3501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Decco 109
109 E Broadway RdTempe, AZ 85282
113 W Broadway Rd
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San Portella
2155 S 55th StTempe, AZ 85282
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MAA Fountainhead
2520 S Plaza DrTempe, AZ 85282
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Roosevelt Park
210-220 S Roosevelt StTempe, AZ 85281
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Trovita Rio
701 W Rio Salado PkyTempe, AZ 85281
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Valencia Park
5104 E Van Buren StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Grayson on the Rail
5300 E Washington StPhoenix, AZ 85034
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Mandarina Apartments
5402 E Washington StPhoenix, AZ 85034
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Red Rox Villas
5401 E Van Buren StPhoenix, AZ 85008
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Ascent at Papago Park
4950 E Van Buren StPhoenix, AZ 85008
West Tempe, Tempe, AZ Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Tempe?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Tempe Studio Apartments | $1,408 | $820 | $2,890 |
| West Tempe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,742 | $805 | $4,607 |
| West Tempe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $1,100 | $7,731 |
| West Tempe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $1,095 | $5,782 |
| West Tempe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,438 | $1,045 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Tempe Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ.
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Cheapest Available West Tempe Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Tempe area of Phoenix, AZ is a 1 Bed unit found at Valencia Park priced from $805. Margo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable West Tempe apartments for rent in Phoenix, AZ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia Park | Coronado | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| Margo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Riverside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $909 |
| Grandes Cortes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Lyndon Lane | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Axio Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Solaris On University | P1 -1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| Studio 710 Apartments | Small Studio Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,040 |
| Parkside Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Grayson on the Rail | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Tempe, AZ
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Tempe area is the $1.72 price per square foot 2x2.5 Standard Garage Model at Roosevelt Luxury Townhomes in the in the Downtown Tempe neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value West Tempe apartment is the C2 Model at Ascent at Papago Park starting at $2,061 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the South Phoenix neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Tempe apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Roosevelt Luxury Townhomes | 2x2.5 Standard Garage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.72 |
| Ascent at Papago Park | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Aria on Mill | C1R | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Corsican | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| San Portella | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Decco 109 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Mandarina Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Red Rox Villas | Amber 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Riverwalk | Amber 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Solaris On University | P1 -1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including West Tempe, Tempe, and the greater Phoenix area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the West 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®
43 / 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 West Tempe Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Tempe?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Tempe is under $1,155.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Tempe?
The cheapest apartment in West Tempe is Valencia Park which is listed at $805, while the average apartment in West Tempe costs $2,280.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Tempe?
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 34 regular apartments in West Tempe 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 West Tempe?
Cheap apartments in West Tempe have an average cost of $1,048 which is $1,232 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Tempe.
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