Rent by ZIP · Maricopa County
Rent in Tempe, AZ 85281
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,810 (-10% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,677 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,440 | $1,590 | -9.4% | $1,296–1,584 | $1,642 ±$151 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,560 | $1,730 | -9.8% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,464 ±$71 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,810 | $2,010 | -10% | $1,629–1,991 | $1,763 ±$60 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,420 | $2,680 | -9.7% | $2,178–2,662 | $2,116 ±$165 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,680 | $2,970 | -9.8% | $2,412–2,948 | $1,442 ±$138 |
Small Area FMRs for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,734.
What renters pay in 85281
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85282 | Tempe | $1,810 | $1,743 |
| 85283 | Tempe | $1,880 | $1,844 |
| 85284 | Tempe | $2,320 | $2,244 |
| 85286 | Chandler | $2,220 | $2,011 |
| 85268 | Fountain Hills | $1,950 | $1,837 |
| 85295 | Gilbert | $2,130 | $2,077 |
Fair Market Rents across Maricopa County, AZ · All AZ counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.