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ZIP 85283

Part of Tempe, AZ
Pop. 47,459·Maricopa County·127th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,569/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$396
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ZIP 85283 · $1,569
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,247
2 BR
$1,449
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,146
Research median
$1,449/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,828/yr
At $1,569/mo median
Location
CityTempe
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85283 (Tempe, AZ) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 44.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,459
Median income
$84,568
Median age
35.4
Renters
49.1%
Age distribution
18.9%
30.2%
27%
13%
Under 1818.9%
18–3430.2%
35–5427%
55–6410.8%
65+13%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
50.8%
29.8%
White50.8%
Black7.4%
Hispanic29.8%
Asian7.8%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
20%
29.3%
44.5%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma20%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+44.5%
Housing tenure
50.9%
49.1%
Owner50.9%
Renter49.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85283 in Tempe, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,352 → $1,569
up 16.1%
Income
$65,808 → $84,568
up 28.5%
Population
46,375 → 47,459
up 2.3%
Renter share
54.1% → 49.1%
-5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
41% → 44.5%
+3.5 pts
Median age
34.7 → 35.4
+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 85283 in Tempe, AZ has climbed by $217 per month, settling near $1,569 after starting the period at $1,352. Census figures show median household income at $84,568 today, compared with $65,808 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 12.4 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 46,375 to 47,459 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 49.1% of households rent today, against 54.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 41% to 44.5%. 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 85283 covers Tempe, AZ. The median rent here is $1,569/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,247/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,449/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($84,568/yr), ZIP 85283 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85283?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85283 (Tempe, AZ) is $1,569. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85283 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85283's median rent of $1,569/mo is $396 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85283 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85283 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #127 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,569/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85283?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,569/mo in ZIP 85283. The local median household income is $84,568/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85283?

Rent in ZIP 85283 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85283 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85283 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,569/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($84,568/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85283 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 85283 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.1% of ZIP 85283 households are renters, while 50.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85283 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85283 compare to the rest of Tempe?

ZIP 85283 is more affordable than Tempe overall. At $1,569/mo, it's $98 below the Tempe citywide median of $1,667/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85283 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85283 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,569/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 85283's median household income ($84,568/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85283 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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