Last updated on November 4, 2026

Average rent in
Southwestern College, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Tempe

$1,495/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tempe is $1,495 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tempe

1,590

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tempe rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Southwestern College, 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 Southwestern College, AZ

Rent prices in Tempe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tempe is $1,348, whereas a house costs $2,099. 1-bedroom apartments in Tempe run $1,187 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

-

10%

1 bedroom

$1,175

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,495

-

1%

3 bedroom

$2,150

-

1%

4 bedroom

$2,604

-

50%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,604

Last year

50%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Southwestern College, AZ.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,348

Last year

No Change

Condos

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

16%

Houses

Average rent

$2,099

Last year

16%

Rooms

Average rent

$840

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southwestern 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.

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112 N Central Ave #M08 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Phoenix house for rent in Phoenix

Comm/Industry Lease, Phoenix, AZ

112 N Central Ave #M08, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Studio

0 baths

$399

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1708 W Yuma St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

1708 W Yuma St

1708 W Yuma St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

1 bed

1 bath

$599

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2111 E Chanute Pass #NA - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

House for rent in Phoenix

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2111 East Chanute Pass - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Phoenix

1 bed

0.5 baths

$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4925 E Red Rock Dr #43 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Phoenix

Residential Lease, Phoenix, AZ

4925 E Red Rock Dr #43, Phoenix, AZ 85018

5 beds

5.5 baths

$40,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4949 E Lincoln Dr #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Scottsdale

Residential Lease, Scottsdale, AZ

4949 E Lincoln Dr #16, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

4 beds

5.5 baths

$32,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4601 N Royal View Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Phoenix

Residential Lease, Phoenix, AZ

4601 N Royal View Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018

4 beds

5 baths

$25,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4348 E Mitchell Dr - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Phoenix

Residential Lease, Phoenix, AZ

4348 E Mitchell Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018

4 beds

4.5 baths

$24,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Highland - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

11h ago

9.6

Excellent

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The Highland

1601 E Highland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,285–$8,577

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Novella at Biltmore - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Verified

Novella at Biltmore

5455 N 18th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016

3 beds

2 baths

$3,457

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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The Palms - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

19h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

The Palms

4304 E Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85018

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,706–$5,369

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Summit on Thomas - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

22h ago

9.4

Excellent

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Summit on Thomas

2735 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$825–$875

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Portola South Mountain - Photo 1 of 1

17m ago

10

Excellent

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Verified

Portola South Mountain

7611 S 36th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,324–$1,999

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Portola at Papago - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

10

Excellent

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Portola at Papago

3434 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,224–$1,267

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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4127 Arcadia - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

19h ago

10

Excellent

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4127 Arcadia

4127 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,025–$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Arcadia on 49th - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

19h ago

10

Excellent

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Arcadia on 49th

4902 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$991–$1,630

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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The Highland - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

11h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

The Highland

1601 E Highland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,285–$8,577

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Summit on Thomas - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

22h ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

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Summit on Thomas

2735 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$825–$875

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Citi on Camelback - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Citi on Camelback

909 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,563–$2,693

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Ingleside - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

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Ingleside

4502 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,316–$3,586

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Southwestern College, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Tempe rental market.

How much is rent in Tempe?

The average rent in Tempe is $1,495 per month as of October 31, 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 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 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 $60,000/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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