Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of Phoenix, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Tempe

$1,675/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tempe is $1,675 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tempe

1,629

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 University of Phoenix, AZ

Average rent prices in Tempe have increased by 10% 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 Phoenix, AZ

Rent prices in Tempe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tempe is $1,475, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Tempe run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,581.

Listings

Studio

$1,170

-

8%

1 bedroom

$1,300

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,600

-

2%

3 bedroom

$2,350

-

5%

4 bedroom

$2,999

-

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,170

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,999

Last year

37%

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

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.
1409 S Mill - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

1409 S Mill

1409 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$1,300

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.
Washington - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Washington

1846 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Studio

1 bath

$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.
4202 E Darrel Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ponderosa Village house for rent in Phoenix

Workshop / Storage with Gated Driveway

4202 E Darrel Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042

Studio

0 baths

$675

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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Frequently asked questions for University of Phoenix, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Tempe rental market.

How much is rent in Tempe?

The average rent in Tempe is $1,675 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tempe?

Average rent prices in Tempe have increased by 10% 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 $225 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 $67,000/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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