Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

Flags in front of the ASU campus
Cheering on the Sun Devils
ASU borders Tempe Town Lake

Arizona State University Tempe Campus - Tempe, AZ Area Guide

A perfect environment for students who are as serious about fun as they are about academics

ASU Sun Devils Walkable Outdoors Desert Nature Architecture Sports Nightlife Urban

With a student population well over 70,000, attending ASU is like living in a decent-sized city unto itself. The massive campus is basically the center of Tempe, and much of the community is custom-tailored to meet the needs of the student body. Sun Devil football and basketball games are extremely popular, and the rivalry against the University of Arizona is serious business. Intramural sports are also big, with basketball, football, and soccer sometimes seeing as many as 200 teams signed up. Mill Avenue is without a doubt the most popular off-campus destinations for students, whether you’re looking for a quick lunch between classes, a late-night snack, or the best nightlife in town. Dutch Brothers Coffee is a favorite among students seeking a pick-me-up for study breaks without standing in line at the major chains. Of course, the year-round sunshine in Arizona can be a mixed blessing, so ASU students are well-versed in the art of the pool party… you can generally find at least one happening every weekend.

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Flags in front of the ASU campus

Cheering on the Sun Devils

ASU borders Tempe Town Lake

The gorgeous desert landscape near ASU

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Tempe, AZ is $1,331 for a studio, $1,479 for one bedroom, $1,709 for two bedrooms, and $2,346 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tempe has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 512 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,331/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 694 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,479/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 992 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,709/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,320 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,346/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Schools

Broadmor Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

574 Students

Kyrene Del Norte School

Public

Grades PK-5

512 Students

Ward Traditional Academy

Public

Grades K-8

404 Students

Rover Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

374 Students

Center for Educational Excellence

Public

Grades K-8

330 Students

Ward Traditional Academy

Public

Grades K-8

404 Students

Rover Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

374 Students

Center for Educational Excellence

Public

Grades K-8

330 Students

Tempe Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

429 Students

McKemy Academy of International Studies

Public

Grades 6-8

334 Students

Corona Del Sol High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,598 Students

McClintock High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,777 Students

Tempe Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

429 Students

James Madison Preparatory School

Public

Grades 6-12

130 Students

Tempe High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,430 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • ASU Center for Meteorite Studies
  • Desert Arboretum Park
  • Papago Park
  • Phoenix Zoo
  • Desert Botanical Garden

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International
  • Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.