Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
South Mountain Community College, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Tempe

$1,719/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tempe is $1,719 per month as of June 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $231 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tempe

1,088

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 South Mountain Community College, AZ

Average rent prices in Tempe have increased by 6% 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 South Mountain Community College, AZ

Rent prices in Tempe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tempe is $1,426, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Tempe run $1,324 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,549.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

-

16%

1 bedroom

$1,295

-

8%

2 bedroom

$1,595

-

12%

3 bedroom

$2,250

-

14%

4 bedroom

$2,895

-

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Mountain Community College, 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 South Mountain Community College, AZ

112 N Central Ave #M08 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Phoenix house for rent in Phoenix

SINGLE_FAMILY - Phoenix, AZ

112 N Central Ave #M08, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Studio

0 baths

$399

House for rent

PHX-1845-MONROE-1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7

Very good

PHX-1845-MONROE-1

1845 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85034

4 beds

1 bath

$645–$825

Apartment for rent

1609 W Latham St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Phoenix

Central Phoenix Studio Unit 4 Available Immediate Move in

1609 W Latham St #4, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Studio

1 bath

$649

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 17

4415 S 28th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Phoenix

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Frequently asked questions for South Mountain Community College, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Tempe rental market.

How much is rent in Tempe?

The average rent in Tempe is $1,719 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tempe?

Average rent prices in Tempe have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Tempe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tempe is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $231 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 $69,000/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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