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Highlights
- New stainless steel appliances
- Backyard pool
Location
1918 E Watson Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283, USA|Optimist Park SW
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Property Overview
New stainless steel appliances and a backyard pool create an appealing everyday living and entertaining setup. Nearby top-rated elementary and middle schools, both within about half a mile, add strong neighborhood convenience. An extensive set of 33 listing photos helps prospective renters quickly understand the layout and features.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Middle school nearby
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Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1918 E Watson Dr, Optimist Park SW
Appliances
| Garbage Disposal |
Community
| Laundry Hookups | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Swimming Pool |
Services
| On-Site Management |
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About 1918 E Watson Dr
EXCITING NEWS: WE ARE CURRENTLY RENOVATING THIS HOME! NOTE THAT THE PHOTOS SHOWN REPRESENT THE HOME BEFORE RENOVATION AND DO NOT REFLECT ANY UPDATES. PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE: NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. APPLY TODAY OR ASK YOUR LEASING SPECIALIST FOR MORE DETAILS! Apply now or schedule your self-tour today and take the first step toward getting more than just a place to live. Rent with FirstKey Homes for a home that's right for you, plus professional service and maintenance, innovative resident programs, and more… that's the power of purple! This 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom rental home in Tempe, AZ, has a lot to offer; does it check all your boxes? The backyard pool is sure to be a popular spot for fun and relaxation. See the pictures to learn more. And apply soon – homes can go fast! This home is available to pre-lease! Reserve it by paying a refundable Hold Fee. (Exceptions apply in Colorado.) Find out more about Pre-Leasing at ? https www firstkeyhomes com pre-leasing ? This home is currently occupied and coming soon; please respect the current resident's privacy and do not disturb. Please note that the advertised price may exclude additional fees. These include a $55 application fee per applicant; a one-time $75 admin fee; an $11 monthly utility management fee; other mandatory fees, if applicable, for pool maintenance, pet fees/rent, smart home, internet service, and propane refilling; and optional fees for services like self-guided tours with third-party provider Rently ($1.99 to $11.99). HOAs may also charge mandatory application and amenity fees, where applicable, which must be paid directly to the HOA. For a comprehensive overview of all potential fees, please see our Rental Fees page. FirstKey Homes, LLC is an Equal Housing Lessor under the FHA. Applicable local, state and federal laws may apply. Lease terms and conditions apply. This is not an offer to rent-you must submit additional information for review and approval. Listed features may not be accurate; confirm details with a leasing representative. Certain cities and municipalities - including St. Louis and Chicago - require a home inspection prior to a new resident taking possession of the home. Please note that your move-in date could be adjusted to accommodate inspection requirements. Ask your leasing agent for more details. BEWARE OF RENTAL SCAMS: FirstKey Homes exclusively manages our homes (no third-party management). We do not lease homes through, Facebook Marketplace, or other classified advertising services. All applications and lease signing can only be completed through our online platform. We will never ask for wire transfers, cash apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, PayPal, or any other transferring method to collect funds. Some photos may feature virtual furniture staging, which is intended to help visualize the space and potential designs. The rental home does not come with any furniture shown in the images and these virtual images do not represent actual furnishings. Listing photos are provided to help you select a home; all photos shown are for representative and illustrative purposes only but may not be exact. Colors and photo size may vary based on different resolutions, hue, brightness, contrast, or other photo variations. Photos on websites may be modified, changed, or amended at any time. For new construction homes, actual homes may vary; photos may be of similar home/floorplan; home may be under construction and photos may not be of a..
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1918 E Watson Dr compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 4-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Address details
| Neighborhood | Optimist Park SW |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 85283 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Optimist Park SW
4-bedroom apartments at 1918 E Watson Dr cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Tempe.
Median rents as of May 23 2026.
Optimist Park SW
Tempe
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,450 |
| July 2024 | $3,248 |
| August 2024 | $3,077 |
| September 2024 | $2,886 |
| October 2024 | $2,799 |
| November 2024 | $2,728 |
| December 2024 | $2,736 |
| January 2025 | $2,738 |
| February 2025 | $2,770 |
| March 2025 | $3,159 |
| April 2025 | $3,447 |
| May 2025 | $3,208 |
| June 2025 | $2,996 |
| July 2025 | $2,851 |
| August 2025 | $2,796 |
| September 2025 | $2,746 |
| October 2025 | $2,697 |
| November 2025 | $2,697 |
| December 2025 | $2,712 |
| January 2026 | $2,803 |
| February 2026 | $2,985 |
| March 2026 | $2,978 |
| April 2026 | $2,995 |
| May 2026 | $2,995 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | $2,975 |
| September 2025 | $2,685 |
| October 2025 | $2,600 |
| January 2026 | $2,703 |
| February 2026 | $2,673 |
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Can I afford to live at 1918 E Watson Dr?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $97,600 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,440.
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Schools near 1918 E Watson Dr
Fuller Elementary School
1975 e cornell dr
tempe, AZ, 85283
K-5Public
B+
Tempe Elementary Online Community
1600 e watson dr
tempe, AZ, 85283
K-8Public
C+
Ward Traditional Academy
1965 e hermosa dr
tempe, AZ, 85282
K-8Public
A-
Meyer Montessori
2615 s dorsey ln
tempe, AZ, 85282
PK, K-6Public
B
Getz School
625 w cornell dr
tempe, AZ, 85283
PK, K-8Public
B
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Neighborhood
Optimist Park SW | Tempe, AZ
Getting around Tempe near 1918 E Watson Dr
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1918 E Watson Dr, Tempe
Groceries
6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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