4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tempe, AZ
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Tempe, Arizona as of July 2026. That's +38% higher than the citywide median of $1,667 and +9% 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 | Bullhead City | $2,010 |
| 3 | Kingman | $2,025 |
| 4 | Glendale | $2,118 |
| 5 | Mesa | $2,143 |
| 6 | Fort Mohave | $2,160 |
| 7 | Phoenix | $2,183 |
| 8 | Sierra Vista | $2,255 |
| 9 | Tempe (this page) | $2,305 |
| 10 | Cottonwood | $2,350 |
| 11 | Goodyear | $2,350 |
| 12 | Lake Havasu City | $2,410 |
| 13 | Green Valley | $2,420 |
| 14 | Tucson | $2,428 |
| 15 | Prescott | $2,480 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $4,320 |
| 2 | Paradise Valley | $4,170 |
| 3 | Anthem | $4,170 |
| 4 | Queen Creek | $3,960 |
| 5 | Scottsdale | $3,781 |
| 6 | Litchfield Park | $3,750 |
| 7 | Buckeye | $3,590 |
| 8 | San Tan Valley | $3,545 |
| 9 | Surprise | $3,472 |
| 10 | Fountain Hills | $3,420 |
| 11 | Peoria | $3,418 |
| 12 | Vail | $3,350 |
| 13 | Oro Valley | $3,350 |
| 14 | Maricopa | $3,315 |
| 15 | Tolleson | $3,230 |
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 | $2,634 | +$329 (+14%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 11.2 mi | $4,170 | +$1,865 (+81%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 13.6 mi | $2,794 | +$489 (+21%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 14.1 mi | $2,183 | $-122 (-5%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 14.2 mi | $2,143 | $-162 (-7%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 15.3 mi | $3,781 | +$1,476 (+64%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 20.2 mi | $3,420 | +$1,115 (+48%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 23.3 mi | $2,118 | $-187 (-8%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 23.8 mi | $3,230 | +$925 (+40%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 24.1 mi | $3,960 | +$1,655 (+72%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 26.9 mi | $3,170 | +$865 (+38%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 27.5 mi | $2,610 | +$305 (+13%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Tempe — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Tempe?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Tempe, Arizona is $2,305 per month. This is +38% higher than the citywide median of $1,667.
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 $92,200 ($7,683/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.33/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 $2,305 is +9% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 41th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tempe rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 49 cities in Arizona with 4+ bedroom data, Tempe ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Tempe?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Phoenix ($2,183), Mesa ($2,143), Glendale ($2,118).