Tempe, AZ Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,623
1-year change
+1.3%
$21/mo
5-year change
+4.0%
$62/mo
10-year change
+64.9%
$639/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Tempe

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$913/mo—0.0%
2016$957/mo+4.8%+4.8%
2017$1,015/mo+6.1%+11.2%
2018$1,108/mo+9.2%+21.4%
2019$1,166/mo+5.2%+27.7%
2020$1,260/mo+8.1%+38.0%
2021$1,357/mo+7.7%+48.6%
2022$1,660/mo+22.3%+81.8%
2023$1,651/mo-0.5%+80.8%
2024$1,627/mo-1.5%+78.2%
2025$1,626/mo-0.1%+78.1%
2026$1,592/mo-2.1%+74.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Tempe changed since 2015?

Median rent in Tempe, AZ was $897 in 2015-01 and is $1,623 as of 2026-09 — a change of $726 per month over 11 years.

How much has Tempe rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Tempe, AZ has changed +4.0% ($62 per month). The current median is $1,623.

What has rent in Tempe done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Tempe, AZ has changed +64.9% ($639 per month). It is now $1,623.

Is rent in Tempe going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Tempe, AZ has increased +1.3% ($21/mo). Current median: $1,623.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.