4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tempe, AZ
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Tempe, Arizona as of August 2026. That's +38% higher than the citywide median of $1,656 and +9% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
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 | Bullhead City | $2,010 |
| 2 | Kingman | $2,025 |
| 3 | Glendale | $2,100 |
| 4 | Mesa | $2,130 |
| 5 | Fort Mohave | $2,160 |
| 6 | Phoenix | $2,181 |
| 7 | Sierra Vista | $2,255 |
| 8 | Tempe (this page) | $2,290 |
| 9 | Goodyear | $2,346 |
| 10 | Cottonwood | $2,350 |
| 11 | Lake Havasu City | $2,410 |
| 12 | Green Valley | $2,420 |
| 13 | Tucson | $2,428 |
| 14 | Prescott | $2,480 |
| 15 | Yuma | $2,527 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Arizona
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waddell | $4,320 |
| 2 | Anthem | $4,170 |
| 3 | Queen Creek | $3,960 |
| 4 | Gilbert | $3,917 |
| 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 | $2,640 | +$350 (+15%) |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 11.2 mi | $2,657 | +$367 (+16%) |
| Gilbert, AZ | 13.6 mi | $3,917 | +$1,627 (+71%) |
| Phoenix, AZ | 14.1 mi | $2,181 | $-109 (-5%) |
| Mesa, AZ | 14.2 mi | $2,130 | $-160 (-7%) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 15.3 mi | $3,781 | +$1,491 (+65%) |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 20.2 mi | $3,420 | +$1,130 (+49%) |
| Glendale, AZ | 23.3 mi | $2,100 | $-190 (-8%) |
| Tolleson, AZ | 23.8 mi | $3,230 | +$940 (+41%) |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 24.1 mi | $3,960 | +$1,670 (+73%) |
| Avondale, AZ | 26.9 mi | $3,170 | +$880 (+38%) |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 27.5 mi | $2,610 | +$320 (+14%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Tempe — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Tempe?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Tempe, Arizona is $2,290 per month. This is +38% higher than the citywide median of $1,656.
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 $91,600 ($7,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.04/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 $2,290 is +9% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 41th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tempe rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Arizona?
Among the 48 cities in Arizona with 4+ bedroom data, Tempe ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Tempe?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Phoenix ($2,181), Mesa ($2,130), Glendale ($2,100).