Average rent in Tempe, AZ
November 2026. Based on 86 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs Arizona | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $898 | $895 | 2 | 23% lower | 64% lower |
| 1 bedroom | $1,176 | $700 | 28 | 12% lower | 17% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,339 | $851 | 27 | 14% lower | 20% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,980 | $895 | 25 | 5% lower | about the same |
| 4+ bedroom | $3,121 | $2,695 | 4 | 39% lower | 6% lower |
| All sizes | $1,545 | $700 | 86 | 15% lower | 11% lower |
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What rent costs in Tempe, AZ
A 1-bedroom averages $1,176, a 2-bedroom averages $1,339, a 3-bedroom averages $1,980 and a 4+ bedroom averages $3,121 a month. Overall, rent in Tempe, AZ is 11% lower than the US average of $1,735 and 15% lower than the Arizona average of $1,816.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Tempe needs about $3,900 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Tempe, AZ?
The average rent in Tempe, AZ is $1,545 a month across 86 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tempe?
A 1-bedroom in Tempe, AZ averages $1,176 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Tempe?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $3,900 a month after tax.
Is rent in Tempe higher than the US average?
Rent in Tempe, AZ is 11% lower than the US average of $1,735 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-09.