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ZIP 85288

Part of Tempe, AZ
·Maricopa County·57th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,948/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
+4.1%
vs US Median
-$14
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ZIP 85288 · $1,948
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,460
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,840
3 BR
$2,450
4 BR+
$2,720
Research median
$1,840/mo

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,376/yr
At $1,948/mo median
Location
CityTempe
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, +4.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 85288 covers Tempe, AZ. The median rent here is $1,948/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo.

At 32% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), ZIP 85288 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85288?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85288 (Tempe, AZ) is $1,948. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85288 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85288's median rent of $1,948/mo is $14 (1%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 85288 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85288 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #57 out of 183 ZIPs tracked at $1,948/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85288?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,948/mo in ZIP 85288.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85288?

Rent in ZIP 85288 has increased 1.5% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 85288 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85288 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,948/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85288 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How does ZIP 85288 compare to the rest of Tempe?

ZIP 85288 is pricier than Tempe as a whole. At $1,948/mo, it's $292 above the Tempe citywide median of $1,656/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85288 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85288 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,948/mo, rent takes ~32% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85288 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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