Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Tempe, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Tempe rent stands today
Tempe, AZ rent rose 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,899/month. The $13 monthly difference from last year is negligible, and month-over-month rent is essentially flat as of August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Tempe sits 1.4% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 557 total rentals providing a moderate inventory for renters to choose from.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Tempe run around $1,117/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,270/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,595/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,377/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,950/month. These figures reflect the range of options available across bedroom sizes.
Price ranges
Houses command a median rent of $2,545/month while apartments sit at $1,473/month, reflecting the city's inventory composition where houses make up 57.7% and apartments 31.8% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Tempe
$1,899/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Tempe is $1,899 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $26 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tempe
557
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tempe rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tempe, AZ
Average rent prices in Tempe have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,473, whereas a house costs $2,545. 1-bedroom apartments in Tempe run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,117 |  1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,270 | No Change | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,595 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,377 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 | 1% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alegre Community | $1,405 | |
Downtown Tempe | $2,300 | |
Gililland | $2,995 | |
Holdeman | $2,690 | |
Kiwanis Park | $2,295 | |
Kyrene Superstition | $2,075 | |
Pepperwood | $1,500 | |
Riverside | $1,397 | |
Sunset | $1,399 | |
University Heights | $1,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,473 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,647 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,545 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $934 | 14% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,117
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,270
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,377
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Riverside
Average rent
$1,397
Sunset
Average rent
$1,399
University Heights
Average rent
$1,300
Downtown Tempe
Average rent
$2,300
Pepperwood
Average rent
$1,500
Gililland
Average rent
$2,995
Holdeman
Average rent
$2,690
Kyrene Superstition
Average rent
$2,075
Alegre Community
Average rent
$1,405
Kiwanis Park
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$1,473
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,647
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,545
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$934
Last 30 days
14%
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
1%lower than the national median
22%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tempe, AZ is 19% lower than the median rent in Chandler, AZ.
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2%Discover rentals in Tempe, AZ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tempe
505 W Howe St, Tempe, AZ 85281
5 beds
2 baths
$750
House for rent
7h ago
825 S River Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$995
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1255 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$908–$2,927
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
700 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
1–2 beds
1 bath
$950–$975
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
555 N College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85288
1–4 beds
1–4 baths
$2,029–$8,411
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
Alta Mira house for rent in Tempe
1948 E Jeanine Dr #NA, Tempe, AZ 85284
4 beds
2 baths
$5,600
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Tempe
4 beds
4 baths
$5,600
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
1655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,495–$1,850
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2141 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,630
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
600 E Curry Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,479–$2,329
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,495–$1,850
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
600 E Curry Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,479–$2,329
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
615 E Weber Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$2,619
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1655 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,495–$1,850
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2141 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,630
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
600 E Curry Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,479–$2,329
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 $1,899 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tempe?
Average rent prices in Tempe have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Tempe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tempe is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $26 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tempe?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Tempe are University Heights ($1,300/mo), Riverside ($1,397/mo), and Sunset ($1,399/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Tempe?
To comfortably afford rent in Tempe, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Tempe?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Tempe average around $1,340/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,620/month.
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).