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ZIP 85282

Part of Tempe, AZ
Pop. 53,624·Maricopa County·127th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,547/mo
Year-over-Year
-13.1%
Month-over-Month
-4.5%
vs US Median
-$404
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 85282 · $1,547
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,131
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,429
3 BR
$1,906
4 BR+
$2,112
Research median
$1,429/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$18,564/yr
At $1,547/mo median
Location
CityTempe
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 13.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-13.1% YoY, -4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85282 (Tempe, AZ) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 43.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,624
Median income
$79,036
Median age
32.8
Renters
53%
Age distribution
15.8%
38.6%
21%
13.4%
Under 1815.8%
18–3438.6%
35–5421%
55–6411.3%
65+13.4%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
59.2%
24.7%
White59.2%
Black8.2%
Hispanic24.7%
Asian5.8%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
20.1%
29.9%
43.7%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma20.1%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+43.7%
Housing tenure
47%
53%
Owner47%
Renter53%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85282 in Tempe, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,400 → $1,547
up 10.5%
Income
$64,151 → $79,036
up 23.2%
Population
52,066 → 53,624
up 3.0%
Renter share
55.7% → 53%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
43.5% → 43.7%
+0.2 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 85282 in Tempe, AZ has shifted from $1,400 to $1,547, up 10.5% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $79,036 today, compared with $64,151 five years earlier. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 85282 in Tempe, AZ adding about 1,558 residents over the five-year window, up 3.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 55.7% to 53%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 85282 covers Tempe, AZ. The median rent here is $1,547/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,429/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($79,036/yr), ZIP 85282 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 13.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85282?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85282 (Tempe, AZ) is $1,547. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85282 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85282's median rent of $1,547/mo is $404 (21%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 85282 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85282 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #127 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,547/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85282?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,547/mo in ZIP 85282. The local median household income is $79,036/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85282?

Rent in ZIP 85282 has decreased 13.1% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 85282 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85282 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,547/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($79,036/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85282 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85282 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53% of ZIP 85282 households are renters, while 47% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 85282 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 85282 compare to the rest of Tempe?

ZIP 85282 is more affordable than Tempe overall. At $1,547/mo, it's $91 below the Tempe citywide median of $1,638/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85282 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85282 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,547/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 85282's median household income ($79,036/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85282 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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