Moving to Tempe, AZ
Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
ASU college town with the largest student population in the country and a lakefront downtown packed with bars.
- Population: 195,805
- Median 2BR rent: $1,900/mo
- Typical local mover cost: $950-$3,000
- Popular neighborhoods: Mill Avenue, Marina Heights, Warner Ranch, South Tempe, Lake Biltmore
August ASU move-in clogs Rural Road and University Drive for ten straight days. Move late July or wait until September.
Climate: Hot dry summers, mild winters.
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