Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Arizona State University Polytechnic, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Tempe

$1,699/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tempe is $1,699 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $201 less per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tempe

1,645

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tempe rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Arizona State University Polytechnic, AZ

Average rent prices in Tempe have increased by 9% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Arizona State University Polytechnic, AZ

Rent prices in Tempe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tempe is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Tempe run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,099

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,324

-

4%

2 bedroom

$1,599

-

5%

3 bedroom

$2,390

-

3%

4 bedroom

$3,200

-

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,099

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,324

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,390

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Arizona State University Polytechnic, AZ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Arizona State University Polytechnic, AZ

1043 East Loma Vista Drive - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

1043 East Loma Vista Drive

1043 E Loma Vista Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282

5 beds

3 baths

$700

PHX-2524-WILLETTA-4 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.5

Very good

PHX-2524-WILLETTA-4

2524 E Willetta St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

1–3 beds

1 bath

$730–$755

505 W Howe St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Tempe

Residential Lease, Tempe, AZ

505 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281

5 beds

2 baths

$750

Papago Vista Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

7.7

Very good

Papago Vista Apartments

5312 E Taylor St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

1–2 beds

1 bath

$800–$1,000

Price dropped

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Frequently asked questions for Arizona State University Polytechnic, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Tempe rental market.

How much is rent in Tempe?

The average rent in Tempe is $1,699 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tempe?

Average rent prices in Tempe have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Tempe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tempe is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $201 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tempe?

To comfortably afford rent in Tempe, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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