Last updated on May 20, 2026

Average rent in
Optimist Park SE, Tempe, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Optimist Park Se

$2,758/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Optimist Park Se is $2,758 per month as of May 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $809 more per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Optimist Park Se

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Optimist Park Se rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Optimist Park SE, Tempe, AZ

Average rent prices in Optimist Park Se have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Optimist Park SE, Tempe, AZ

Rent prices in Optimist Park Se vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Optimist Park Se is $1,303, whereas a house costs $2,507. 1-bedroom apartments in Optimist Park Se run $1,286 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$2,100

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,349

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,699

-

-

3 bedroom

$2,350

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,802

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,100

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,349

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,802

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Optimist Park SE, 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 Optimist Park Se, Tempe, AZ compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Optimist Park Se and Arizona Reflections by all bedroom counts and property types.

Optimist Park Se

Median rent price$2,758
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Optimist Park Se, Tempe, AZ is 58% higher than the median rent in Arizona Reflections, Chandler, AZ.

Discover rentals in Optimist Park SE, Tempe, AZ

2008 E Watson Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Optimist Park SE house for rent in Tempe

House for rent

2020 E Orion St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Optimist Park SE house for rent in Tempe

Tempe's Best Location!

2020 E Orion St, Tempe, AZ 85283

4 beds

2 baths

$2,750

House for rent

2137 E Apollo Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Optimist Park SE house for rent in Tempe

4 beds

2 baths

$3,395

$3,295

Price drop

House for rent

Available Apr 28

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Frequently asked questions for Optimist Park SE, Tempe, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Optimist Park Se rental market.

How much is rent in Optimist Park Se?

The average rent in Optimist Park Se is $2,758 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Optimist Park Se?

Average rent prices in Optimist Park Se have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Optimist Park Se rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Optimist Park Se is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $809 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Optimist Park Se?

To comfortably afford rent in Optimist Park Se, you'd need to earn approximately $110,000/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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