Your Tempe neighborhood guide
At home in
Tempe.
Lakefront living. College-town energy.
Room for your next chapter.
Living in Tempe
Connected to the Valley.
At home by the lake.
Town Lake sunsets, Mill Avenue dining and the energy of Arizona State University. Tempe brings waterfront paths, campus life and regional transit into your everyday routine.
Catch a Broadway performance at ASU Gammage, explore the lakefront or meet friends downtown. Compare each home’s access to work, campus, transit and neighborhood services before choosing your next address.
For renters
Start with the home, then explore its surroundings. Our local team helps you navigate available properties, tours and the application process.
Find a Tempe home →For owners & investors
Citywide figures are a starting point. Condition, location and competing homes shape your rental’s position. Let’s build a plan around your specific property.
Discuss your property →Available in Tempe
Find your place here.
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Understand the market
The numbers.
The bigger picture.
Current asking rents and longer-term Census measures tell different parts of the story. These figures describe Tempe city, not the entire metro area.
The rental market
Research snapshot · November 12, 2026Zumper · asking rents, rolling 30-day snapshot, Nov. 12, 2026 ↗
U.S. Census · gross rent & tenure, ACS 2020–2024 ↗
Average monthly asking rent by home size
Asking rents reflect advertised homes. Census gross rent includes rent and applicable utilities paid by occupied households over a five-year survey period. They are not directly comparable. Renter share is 100% minus the Census owner-occupied share.
Putting down roots
Homeownership in Tempe
Historical survey estimates, not a current sale price or home valuation. Home costs and rental potential vary by address.
Life in the desert
Warm winters. Hot summers.
NOAA · Tempe ASU station, 1991–2020 climate normals ↗
Year-round figures average the twelve monthly normal highs and lows; rainfall sums monthly normals. Station: Tempe ASU (USC00028499). Climate normals describe historical conditions, not a forecast.
Meet the community
Lakefront days.
College-town energy.
From campus events and live theatre to lakefront walks and dinner on Mill Avenue, Tempe offers plenty of ways to spend the day close to home. Light rail, streetcar and neighborhood circulators connect many local destinations.
$79,663 median household income, in 2024 dollars.
93.8% of adults age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher.
U.S. Census QuickFacts · population V2025; other measures ACS 2020–2024 ↗
Your daily connections
Compare transportation options and sample travel times for work, classes and days out before choosing your next address.
Explore transportation & commute times →Keep up with Tempe
Follow local reporting, arts coverage and city updates to get a feel for what’s happening around your next home.
The Arizona Republic / azcentral →KJZZ public radio →
Plan the everyday trips
Your day.
Well connected.
Compare the routes to work, school and a night out from the home you’re considering.
Work, school & time off
How long could your trip take?
Published Tempe-to-destination route estimates for comparison, not live traffic or measured rush-hour averages. The route planner’s starting point varies by destination; check from your exact home. Allow extra time for traffic, parking and campus walking.
| Destination | Drive estimate | Route context |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown PhoenixOffices, civic destinations & downtown campus | 17 min | Published drive: 11.8 miles. Source ↗ Check your departure time → |
| Arizona State University, TempeClasses, campus jobs & events | 3 min | Published taxi route: 1.7 miles; allow additional time for campus parking and walking. Source ↗ Check your departure time → |
| Phoenix Sky HarborAirport jobs & travel | 14 min | Published drive: 7.2 miles. Source ↗ Check your departure time → |
Beyond your front door
Make a day of it.
Tempe Town Lake
Walk or cycle the lakefront paths, discover public art and enjoy the skyline from the water’s edge.
Explore the lake →ASU Gammage
Make an evening of a touring Broadway production or live performance on ASU’s Tempe campus.
See what’s on →Find your Mill Avenue
Meet friends over dinner, explore downtown shops and use the streetcar to connect your day’s stops.
Explore downtown →Food & dining
Find your new
favorite table.
Three picks to start your Tempe food journey.
Caffe Boa
Handmade pasta, wine and a patio make this Mill Avenue restaurant an inviting dinner stop.
Visit restaurant →Crêpe Bar
Sweet and savory crêpes alongside coffee, with seasonal ingredients and a relaxed daytime setting.
Visit restaurant →The Dhaba
Explore Punjabi dishes, tandoor cooking and vegetarian choices along Apache Boulevard.
Visit restaurant →Time Out · Tempe dining guide; current venues checked November 13, 2026 ↗
Explore more restaurants & drinks →Nearby schools
Start with the address.
Explore schools near central Tempe, then check the school information on an individual listing for a closer look.
A nearby school does not establish enrollment eligibility. Confirm the district and attendance area for the exact property, then ask about registration, grade levels and transportation.
Explore nearby schools
Within five miles of downtown Tempe, including nearby communities.
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School data © 2026 GreatSchools.org. All rights reserved.Showing up to 50 nearby results supplied by GreatSchools; this is not a complete citywide directory.
For Tempe property owners
Your property.
Our local attention.
Leasing
From the first listing to move-in day, we coordinate the steps that help turn your rental into someone’s next home.
- Marketing: Review competing rentals, recommend pricing, prepare the listing and coordinate inquiries and tours.
- Screening: Review applications, income, rental history and relevant screening results against consistent rental criteria.
- Move-in management: Coordinate lease documents, required payments, condition documentation and the handoff of keys so residents know what comes next.
Rent Collection
We manage the monthly payment process and keep you informed when a balance needs attention.
- Payments & reporting: Track rent payments and outstanding balances, maintain payment records and keep owners updated through regular reporting.
- Late rent: Follow up on missed payments and coordinate the next steps under the lease and applicable requirements.
- Eviction coordination: When a situation requires legal action, coordinate records, notices and communication with qualified legal professionals, and keep you informed throughout the process.
Maintenance
Responsive repairs and planned upkeep help care for your property and support a better resident experience.
- Service requests: Receive resident requests, assess urgency and coordinate vendors, access and follow-up.
- Preventative maintenance: Plan routine upkeep and seasonal checks to help identify issues before they become larger repairs.
- Owner communication: Coordinate approvals within the management agreement and keep repair records, costs and updates organized.
Renewals
Before a lease ends, we help you weigh resident retention, rental performance and the next step for your home.
- Resident retention: Start renewal conversations early, understand resident plans and address concerns that may affect their decision to stay.
- Market analysis: Review comparable rentals, current demand and your property’s condition to recommend renewal pricing, including whether a rent increase makes sense.
- Renewal management: Coordinate agreed terms, required notices and paperwork—or plan for turnover if the resident moves on.
Let’s start with your Arizona home
Discover your home’s rental potential.
Share a few details about your property and what you have in mind. Our local team will help you consider the next step.