Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Southwestern College, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Tempe

$1,500/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tempe is $1,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tempe

1,707

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% 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 $2,227. 1-bedroom apartments in Tempe run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$999

-

21%

1 bedroom

$1,175

-

7%

2 bedroom

$1,495

-

8%

3 bedroom

$2,200

-

30%

4 bedroom

$2,572

-

42%

Studio

Average rent

$999

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,572

Last year

42%

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.

Discover rentals in Southwestern 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

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Rent special
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14h ago

8.3

Very good

Rise at the Preserve

1502 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$670–$1,450

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 23

2019 E Southern Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Phoenix

House for rent

Available Jun 9

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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 $1,500 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tempe?

Average rent prices in Tempe have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Tempe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tempe is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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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