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Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Tempe, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Tempe rent stands today
Tempe, AZ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,879/month. Month to month, rents increased by 1.3%, showing a recent upward move in the market.
Compared to national trends
Tempe is 3.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced metro with 550 total rentals available. This affordability makes it accessible for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios in Tempe rent for about $1,135/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,278/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,595/month, with larger units reaching up to $2,995/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median of $2,500/month while apartments are at $1,460/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Evergreen rents fell 55.2% year over year to $1,320/month across 11 rentals, a notable local decline compared to the citywide flat trend. Brentwood Cavalier and Shalimar also saw large drops of 51.7% and 45.0%, respectively, marking significant neighborhood-level shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Tempe
$1,879/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Tempe is $1,879 per month as of June 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $71 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tempe
550
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tempe rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tempe, AZ
Average rent prices in Tempe have increased by 1% 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 $1,460, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Tempe run $1,324 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,520.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,135 |  22% |  41% | |
1 bedroom | $1,277 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,595 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,299 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | 1% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alegre Community | $1,475 | |
Downtown Tempe | $2,225 | |
Gililland | $3,000 | |
Holdeman | $2,495 | |
Kiwanis Park | $2,144 | |
Kyrene Superstition | $1,925 | |
Pepperwood | $1,998 | |
Riverside | $1,400 | |
Sunset | $1,310 | |
University Heights | $1,272 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,460 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $899 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,135
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
41%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,277
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,299
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Riverside
Average rent
$1,400
Sunset
Average rent
$1,310
Downtown Tempe
Average rent
$2,225
University Heights
Average rent
$1,272
Holdeman
Average rent
$2,495
Gililland
Average rent
$3,000
Pepperwood
Average rent
$1,998
Kyrene Superstition
Average rent
$1,925
Alegre Community
Average rent
$1,475
Kiwanis Park
Average rent
$2,144
Apartments
Average rent
$1,460
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
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
4%lower than the national median
20%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tempe, AZ is 20% lower than the median rent in Chandler, AZ.
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7%Discover rentals in Tempe, AZ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tempe
1610 E Baker Dr #4, Tempe, AZ 85282
4 beds
2 baths
$625
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tempe
2080 E Greenway Dr #4, Tempe, AZ 85282
5 beds
2 baths
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tempe
1206 E Redfield Rd #2, Tempe, AZ 85283
5 beds
3 baths
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
5d+ ago
Rural-Geneva apartment for rent in Tempe
1155 E Geneva Dr #3, Tempe, AZ 85282
5 beds
2 baths
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 17
5d+ ago
NTNA - Indian Bend house for rent in Tempe
1036 E Susan Ln, Tempe, AZ 85288
3 beds
2 baths
$9,500
House 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
4d ago
NTNA - Indian Bend house for rent in Tempe
1801 N Bridalwreath St, Tempe, AZ 85288
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Apr 29
5d+ ago
Shalimar house for rent in Tempe
2800 S Bala Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
5 beds
4 baths
$5,999
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
600 E Curry Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,389
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
615 E Weber Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,539–$2,489
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1532 S Price Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,465–$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
615 E Weber Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,539–$2,489
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2141 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,249–$1,630
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1532 S Price Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,465–$1,800
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 $1,879 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tempe?
Average rent prices in Tempe have increased by 1% 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 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $71 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tempe?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Tempe are University Heights ($1,272/mo), Sunset ($1,310/mo), and Riverside ($1,400/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Tempe?
To comfortably afford rent in Tempe, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Tempe?
Tempe's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 monthly. These figures represent the current pricing across this Arizona State University town's diverse rental inventory.
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).