Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Tempe, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Tempe
$1,800/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Tempe is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tempe
521
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tempe rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tempe, AZ
Average rent prices in Tempe have decreased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Tempe, AZ
Rent prices in Tempe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tempe is $1,431, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Tempe run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,095 | No Change |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,276 | 2% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 2% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 | No Change |  2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alegre Community | $1,275 | |
Downtown Tempe | $1,843 | |
Gililland | $2,750 | |
Holdeman | $1,900 | |
Kiwanis Park | $1,882 | |
Kyrene Superstition | $2,074 | |
Pepperwood | $2,000 | |
Riverside | $1,500 | |
Sunset | $1,388 | |
University Heights | $1,349 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,431 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,495 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,450 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $987 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,276
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Riverside
Average rent
$1,500
Sunset
Average rent
$1,388
University Heights
Average rent
$1,349
Downtown Tempe
Average rent
$1,843
Kyrene Superstition
Average rent
$2,074
Pepperwood
Average rent
$2,000
Holdeman
Average rent
$1,900
Gililland
Average rent
$2,750
Kiwanis Park
Average rent
$1,882
Alegre Community
Average rent
$1,275
Apartments
Average rent
$1,431
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$987
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Tempe, 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.
How does rent in Tempe, AZ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Tempe and Chandler by all bedroom counts and property types.
Tempe
5%lower than the national median
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tempe, AZ is 23% lower than the median rent in Chandler, AZ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,335
4%$2,600
12%$2,295
2%$1,767
8%$1,644
5%$8,000
14%$2,127
4%$1,616
8%$2,395
9%$3,000
5%$2,500
9%$2,045
2%Discover rentals in Tempe, AZ
5d+ ago
1043 E Loma Vista Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
5 beds
3 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tempe
505 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281
5 beds
2 baths
$750
House for rent
3d ago
825 S River Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$949
Apartment for rent
7h ago
4130 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$907–$3,140
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
555 N College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85288
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,464–$10,964
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Holdeman house for rent in Tempe
1027 W 19th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
4 beds
2.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
University Heights house for rent in Tempe
900 S Una Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,500
$6,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Optimist Park SE house for rent in Tempe
2163 E Sesame St, Tempe, AZ 85283
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
615 E Weber Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,509–$2,489
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
600 E Curry Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,529–$2,349
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,399–$1,800
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
615 E Weber Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,509–$2,489
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1548 West University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 29
4h ago
Verified
615 E Weber Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,509–$2,489
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
600 E Curry Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,529–$2,349
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Tempe, AZ
Quick answers to common questions about the Tempe rental market.
How much is rent in Tempe?
The average rent in Tempe is $1,800 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tempe?
Average rent prices in Tempe have decreased by 5% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Tempe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tempe is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tempe?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Tempe are Alegre Community ($1,275/mo), University Heights ($1,349/mo), and Sunset ($1,388/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Tempe?
To comfortably afford rent in Tempe, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Tempe?
December offers the best rental opportunities in Tempe, with the lowest seasonal prices and reduced competition among renters. June sees the highest rents, with roughly a 9.5% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).