ZIP 85281

Tempe, AZ

Data based on listings and public records observed by Rufus. May not represent the entire market.

ZIP 85281 covers 82 tracked apartment buildings totaling 14,085 units in Tempe, AZ, with an average asking rent of $1,826 — above the national median for this ZIP code. Asking rents span $799 to $13,500 across the available inventory. Reported occupancy is 90.9%, softer than most stabilized markets and consistent with active leasing concessions.

The for-sale market in this ZIP code shows a median asking price of $449,999 ($384 per square foot). For-sale listings sit on the market for an average of 81 days. As of the most recent snapshot Rufus is tracking 122 active listings. HMDA mortgage data for the county covering Tempe shows an average loan amount of $470,357 at an average interest rate of 6.54%. 216,472 loans were originated in the most recent reporting year, a denial rate close to the national average.

Rufus refreshes this ZIP code snapshot from live scraping of listing sources and public deed and mortgage records; figures are observed rather than reported by owners and may differ from marketing brochures.

Last updated 2026-07-28 · Tracked since 2025-09-04
Avg Rent
$1,826
$799 – $13,500
Buildings
82
Total Units
14,085
Est. Occupancy
90.9%
1276 vacant (observed)

Building Vintage

Pre-1980
26
1980-1999
22
2000-2014
7
2015+
27

Largest Buildings

PropertyUnitsBuiltAvg Rent
Lofts on 8th | Student HousingN/A2019$799
Dolce Villagio TownhomesN/A2007$2,125
The Howe ApartmentsN/A2018$1,842
The Place On JentillyN/A2016$2,541
The Hardy Tempe Townhome LivingN/A2020$2,745
MargoN/A1961$929
Roosevelt Luxury TownhomesN/A2020$2,758
Shorehaven7222026$2,881
IMT Desert Palm Village5121980$1,618
Paseo on University5101985$1,151
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Median Asking Price
$449,999
Median Size
1,218 sqft
Price per Sqft
$384
Avg Days on Market
81 days
Active Listings
122

Home Type Breakdown

Condo36.1%(44)
Single Family33.6%(41)
Townhome30.3%(37)
Source: HMDA / CFPB

Mortgage data is reported at the county level and may cover a broader area than the ZIP, city, or metro shown.

Avg Loan Amount
$470,357
Avg Property Value
$623,043
Avg Applicant Income
$179,861
Denial Rate
10.5%
Avg Interest Rate
6.54%
Originations
216,472

Loan Type Breakdown

Conventional70.7%
FHA21.3%
VA8%