1065 W 1st St, Apt 209, Tempe, AZ 85281
1 bed · 1 bath · 1.5 mi from campus · 585 sq ft · Condo
$895/mo
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Off-campus housing for freshmen near Rio Salado College
Explore freshmen housing near Rio Salado College in Tempe, AZ. Live listings, rent trends, and student-focused insights for first-year students.
Average rent
$1,403/mo
Walk score
81/100
Listings
8
Avg commute
~18 min
Student budget fit
Typical all-in monthly costs near Rio Salado College land around ~$2,030/mo estimated when sharing a 2BR. Use the budget calculator and roommate tools before signing — headline rent is only part of the story.
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Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this hub are ranked for student-friendly walkability and residential stability.
Transportation for students
Transit convenience near Tempe, AZ scores about 65/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.
Best areas for students
Students targeting freshmen housing often start in Tempe Heights and Near North before expanding search radius.
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8 active listings match this category near Rio Salado College. Compare rent, commute, and roommate options before touring.
Rent trends
Studio trend
$1,250/mo avg
1 bedroom trend
$1,500/mo avg
2 bedroom trend
$1,900/mo avg
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$1,403/mo
Housing match score
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86/100
Relative to campus median rents
Safety
76/100
Walkability and residential stability
Convenience
81/100
Commute and daily errands
Nightlife
77/100
Social scene proximity
Transportation
84/100
Transit and shuttle access
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1343 W 3rd St, Apt 3, Tempe, AZ 85281
1 bed · 1 bath · 1.2 mi from campus · 600 sq ft · Townhouse
$1,150/mo
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330 S Beck Ave, Unit 104, Tempe, AZ 85281
2 bed · 2 bath · 1.3 mi from campus · 824 sq ft · Apartment
$1,295/mo
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112 S Mckemy St, Tempe, AZ 85281
2 bed · 1 bath · 1.7 mi from campus · 750 sq ft · Apartment
$1,395/mo
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4410 E Pueblo Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040
2 bed · 1 bath · 0.8 mi from campus · 792 sq ft · Apartment
$1,400/mo
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4403 E Riverside St, Phoenix, AZ 85040
2 bed · 1.5 bath · 0.8 mi from campus · 1,090 sq ft · Townhouse
$1,595/mo
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How much does freshmen housing cost near Rio Salado College?
Filtered listings average about $1,403/month near Rio Salado College. Campus-wide averages run $1,500 for 1BR and $1,900 for 2BR.
Where should I look for freshmen housing near Rio Salado College?
Students often start in Tempe Heights and Near North. Compare 8 listings filtered for first-year students before expanding your search radius.
When should Rio Salado College students start searching for freshmen housing?
Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For Rio Salado College, starting 60 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.
Can freshmen live off campus near Rio Salado College?
Policies vary by school. Confirm live-on-campus requirements, then compare nearby apartments with roommate matching if off-campus is allowed.
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