Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Arizona, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Tempe

$1,549/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tempe is $1,549 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $351 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tempe

1,961

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 University of Arizona, AZ

Average rent prices in Tempe have increased by 1% 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 University of Arizona, AZ

Rent prices in Tempe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tempe is $1,375, whereas a house costs $2,220. 1-bedroom apartments in Tempe run $1,245 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$995

-

1%

1 bedroom

$1,227

-

9%

2 bedroom

$1,506

-

5%

3 bedroom

$2,250

-

32%

4 bedroom

$3,250

-

38%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,227

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,506

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last year

38%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Arizona, 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 University of Arizona, AZ

3838 N 6th St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Phoenix

3838 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85012

1 bed

1 bath

$225

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

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

5d+ ago

7

Very good

PHX-1845-MONROE-1

1845 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85034

4 beds

1 bath

$645–$825

903 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

7.4

Very good

903

903 W Pierson St, Phoenix, AZ 85013

1 bed

1 bath

$649

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for University of Arizona, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Tempe rental market.

How much is rent in Tempe?

The average rent in Tempe is $1,549 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tempe?

Average rent prices in Tempe have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Tempe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tempe is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $351 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 $62,000/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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