4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tempe, AZ
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Tempe, Arizona as of October 2026. That's +38% higher than the citywide median of $1,623 and +11% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Tempe
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Tempe
Compare Tempe's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Tucson | $1,385 |
| 2 | Winslow | $1,633 |
| 3 | Arizona City | $1,863 |
| 4 | Bullhead City | $2,010 |
| 5 | Kingman | $2,025 |
| 6 | Show Low | $2,030 |
| 7 | Glendale | $2,100 |
| 8 | Mesa | $2,119 |
| 9 | Fort Mohave | $2,160 |
| 10 | Phoenix | $2,186 |
| 11 | Tempe (this page) | $2,244 |
| 12 | Sierra Vista | $2,255 |
| 13 | Cottonwood | $2,350 |
| 14 | Goodyear | $2,351 |
| 15 | Lake Havasu City | $2,410 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthem | $4,170 |
| 2 | Queen Creek | $3,960 |
| 3 | Gilbert | $3,917 |
| 4 | Scottsdale | $3,781 |
| 5 | Litchfield Park | $3,750 |
| 6 | Buckeye | $3,590 |
| 7 | San Tan Valley | $3,545 |
| 8 | Surprise | $3,472 |
| 9 | Fountain Hills | $3,420 |
| 10 | Peoria | $3,418 |
| 11 | Vail | $3,350 |
| 12 | Oro Valley | $3,350 |
| 13 | Maricopa | $3,315 |
| 14 | Tolleson | $3,230 |
| 15 | Sahuarita | $3,200 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Tempe.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Tempe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler, AZ | 9.1 mi | $2,620 | +$376 (+17%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 11.2 mi | $2,864 | +$620 (+28%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 13.6 mi | $3,917 | +$1,673 (+75%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 14.1 mi | $2,186 | $-58 (-3%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 14.2 mi | $2,119 | $-125 (-6%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 15.3 mi | $3,781 | +$1,537 (+68%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 20.2 mi | $3,420 | +$1,176 (+52%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 23.3 mi | $2,100 | $-144 (-6%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 23.8 mi | $3,230 | +$986 (+44%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 24.1 mi | $3,960 | +$1,716 (+76%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 26.9 mi | $3,170 | +$926 (+41%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 27.5 mi | $2,610 | +$366 (+16%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Tempe — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Tempe?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Tempe, Arizona is $2,244 per month. This is +38% higher than the citywide median of $1,623.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Tempe?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $89,760 ($7,480/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tempe expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Tempe's 4+ bedroom median of $2,244 is +11% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 39th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tempe rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 51 cities in Arizona with 4+ bedroom data, Tempe ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Tempe?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Phoenix ($2,186), Mesa ($2,119), Glendale ($2,100).