Nexa
1205-1221 E Apache Blvd,
Tempe, AZ 85281
$1,524 - $4,164
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Tempe, AZ
What is the average rent in Tempe, AZ?
$1,461/month
Average Rent
693 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.7%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Tempe, AZ is $1,461 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Tempe rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Tempe, you can expect to pay about $1,331 per month for a studio, $1,461 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,699 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,253 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Tempe, AZ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.7%, which averages out to $24 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Tempe, AZ
Last Updated October 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
8%
$700 - $1,000/month
47%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
31%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
11%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tempe?
Based on current rent prices, Westgate, Tempe Gardens and Bar Ranchos are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tempe.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tempe?
Based on current rent prices, East Rio, Maple Ash and Monterrey Village are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tempe.
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Which Tempe neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Tempe with the most apartments available are Downtown Tempe, Alameda and Apache .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tempe, AZ?
Because the average rent in Tempe is $1,461, you’ll want to make about $4,870 per month or $58,440 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Tempe, AZ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Tempe, AZ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.