Apartments in 85281

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$1,316 - 3,091
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2157 East Apache Boulevard Tempe, AZ
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,739
2165 West 15th Tempe, AZ
Studio | Available Now
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$1,424 - 2,049
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1000 E Apache Blvd Tempe, AZ
Studio - 4 BR | Available Now
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$1,059 - 1,135
710 S Hardy Dr Tempe, AZ
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$1,175 - 1,300
1532 S Price Rd Tempe, AZ
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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54
$1,363 - 2,735
615 S Farmer Ave Tempe, AZ
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Downtown Tempe
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$1,495
1009 S Roosevelt St Tempe, AZ
2 BR | Available Now
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$3,395
55 W Thomas Ln Tempe, AZ
3 BR | Available Now
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Clark Park
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$2,680
1020 E Spence Ave #1008 Tempe, AZ
3 BR | Available Now
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Jen Tilly Terrace
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$1,324
Tempe, AZ
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Mitchell Park
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$3,750
554 W 19th St Tempe, AZ
4 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Clark Park
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$2,780
1020 E Spence Ave #1003 Tempe, AZ
3 BR | Available Now
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Jen Tilly Terrace
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$1,750
1115 S Maple Ave Tempe, AZ
2 BR | Available Now
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Maple-Ash
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$2,600
901 S Smith Rd Tempe, AZ
3 BR | Available Now
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Alegre Community
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$1,960 - 2,035
1717 South Dorsey Lane Tempe, AZ
3 BR | Jul. 19, 2026
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12
$1,109
Tempe, AZ
2 BR | Available Now
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Alegre Community
30
$1,084 - 2,628
1255 E University Dr Tempe, AZ
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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47
$1,499 - 2,854
2058 E Apache Rd Tempe, AZ
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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46
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$795 - 1,545
1025 E Orange St Tempe, AZ
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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33
$1,417 - 6,731
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906 N Miller Tempe, AZ
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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26
$1,249 - 1,630
2141 E University Dr Tempe, AZ
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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43
$1,775 - 6,235
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1306 Vista Del Lago Dr Tempe, AZ
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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27
$2,470 - 5,103
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260 E Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe, AZ
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,211 - 2,084
1975 University Dr Tempe, AZ
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Alegre Community
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$1,029 - 1,275
1801 South Cutler Tempe, AZ
1 BR | Available Now
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21
$699 - 1,199
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1115 E Lemon St Tempe, AZ
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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28
$1,399
1007 W 1st St Tempe, AZ
2 BR | Jul. 17, 2026
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38
$1,539 - 2,489
615 E Weber Dr Tempe, AZ
1 - 2 BR | Jun. 28, 2026
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10
$1,325 - 2,900
1207 E 8th St Tempe, AZ
2 BR | Available Now
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3D Tour
$1,280 - 2,885
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4.0
1033 N. Parkside Dr. Tempe, AZ
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 85281?

85281 apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,420 $850 - $1,900
1BR $1,540 $1,000 - $2,600
2BR $1,810 $1,200 - $3,120
3BR $2,960 $1,770 - $5,400
4+BR $3,550 $2,420 - $10,730
Find an Apartment in 85281
Are you searching for apartments for rent in 85281 Tempe, AZ? Look no further! Rentable provides rental information about the 85281 zip code. Currently, there are 1181 units available for rent in this area. The average rent in 85281 is $1,660, with studio units starting at $853.

The top neighborhoods in 85281 include Jen Tilly Terrace, Alegre Community, and Hudson Manor. These neighborhoods offer a variety of amenities such as nearby parks, community centers, and convenient access to shopping and dining options.

Take a look at Rentable's apartments near 85281 and find the perfect rental that suits your needs and preferences. Whether you are looking for a cozy studio apartment or a spacious family home, there are options available to meet your requirements. Don't miss out on the opportunity to find your dream rental in 85281!

Tempe:
June Rent Report

Welcome to the June 2026 Tempe Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the June 2026 key findings and figures for the Tempe rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Tempe and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Tempe average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Tempe Rent Prices Decrease From May to June

Tempe rent prices decreased over the last month. From May to June, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Tempe one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from May to June, Tempe experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Tempe two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

June Prices: Tempe vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Tempe and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Tempe over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Tempe suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Tempe suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Tempe suburbs.

June 2026 Pricing Trends: Tempe vs. National Comparisons

Tempe Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Tempe over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Tempe average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Tempe one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Tempe and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Tempe and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.