Metro 101 Apartments
2157 E Apache Blvd,
Tempe, AZ 85281
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,315 - $2,234
Rental Market Trends in Tempe, AZ
What is the average rent in Tempe, AZ?
$1,465/month
Average Rent
708 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Tempe, AZ is $1,465 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,560/month, which means Tempe rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Tempe, you can expect to pay about $1,354 per month for a studio, $1,465 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,729 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,372 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Tempe, AZ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $27 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 December 2024
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
7%
$700 - $1,000/month
47%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
30%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
12%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tempe?
Based on current rent prices, Guadalupe, South Tempe and Alameda are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tempe.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tempe?
Based on current rent prices, West Tempe, North Tempe and The Lakes 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 Alameda, Downtown Tempe and Apache .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tempe, AZ?
Because the average rent in Tempe is $1,465, you’ll want to make about $4,883 per month or $58,596 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.
Studio
$1,089/month
$1,545/month
One Bedroom
$1,290/month
$1,435/month
Two Bedroom
$1,481/month
$1,747/month
Three Bedroom
$2,009/month
$2,230/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.