Tempe Property Management Company
Tempe Property Management, Built for Tempe Rental Owners
Tempe's rental market is unlike anywhere else in the Phoenix metro. Anchored by Arizona State University, fueled by year-round tech employer growth, and serving a tenant mix that swings from undergraduates to early-career professionals, Tempe rental properties demand a property manager who understands the cycles, the neighborhoods, and the people who live there.
get MULTIfamily Property Management is a local Arizona team specializing in multifamily property management in Tempe, and we welcome single-family rental owners too. Whether you own a duplex near Mill Avenue, a four-plex in South Tempe, or a single-family home in Maple-Ash, we run your property like it's our own.
Why Tempe Owners Choose Us
- Tempe market expertise: we know which sub-markets fill fast in August (ASU lease season), and which produce steadier year-round demand
- Multifamily specialists: purpose-built systems for 2-unit through 50-unit properties, the underserved sweet spot in Tempe
- Single-family owners welcomed: our processes scale down to single-property landlords too
- Tenant screening calibrated for the Tempe market: student leases, co-signer arrangements, and professional tenants all handled with appropriate verification depth
- Compliant with Arizona landlord-tenant law + Tempe-specific rental ordinances: including the rental tax obligations Tempe requires
- Local maintenance network: vendors we trust, response times that protect your investment
Tempe Neighborhoods We Serve
Our Tempe service coverage includes, but isn't limited to, these neighborhoods and submarkets:
- Downtown Tempe / Mill Avenue corridor: high-demand multifamily near ASU, restaurants, light rail
- South Tempe: established residential streets, professional tenants, longer-term renters
- North Tempe: proximity to ASU, Tempe Marketplace, mixed multifamily and condos
- Maple-Ash Historic District: character homes, single-family rentals, design-conscious owners
- Tempe Town Lake area: newer multifamily, premium rents, amenity-rich
- Warner Ranch / South Tempe master-planned: single-family rentals, family tenants
If your Tempe property is outside one of these specific submarkets, we still serve the entire city limit of Tempe, these are just the areas we work most often.
What's Included in our Tempe Property Management
| Service | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Rental analysis & pricing | We benchmark your Tempe property against current comparable rentals, Tempe's submarket variations are sharp, and the right price means the right tenants find you first |
| Listing & marketing | Multi-platform syndication via RentEngine, professional photography, optimized listings written to attract Tempe's specific tenant base |
| Tenant screening | Comprehensive background, credit, employment, and rental history checks calibrated for the Tempe tenant mix (students, professionals, families) |
| Lease execution & move-in | Arizona-compliant leases, move-in inspections, security deposit handling per state law |
| Rent collection | Online rent payment, late-fee enforcement, owner statements monthly |
| Maintenance coordination | 24/7 emergency response, vetted Tempe-area vendor network, transparent maintenance approval process |
| Financial reporting | Monthly owner statements, year-end 1099s, real-time portal access |
| Eviction handling | When necessary, full eviction process management per Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act |
Tempe Rental Market Insights
Tempe's rental market has its own rhythm that out-of-state owners often miss:
- ASU calendar drives demand: August move-ins, May move-outs are the dominant pattern in submarkets near campus. Pricing and turnover strategy needs to account for it.
- Tempe is increasingly professional: the days when Tempe was "just student housing" are over. Tech employers, ASU staff, healthcare workers, and remote professionals make up a growing share of Tempe renters.
- Multifamily inventory is tight: 2-unit to 20-unit properties are the underserved tier where good management adds the most value.
- City rental tax compliance is non-negotiable: Tempe requires rental property registration and a specific tax remittance schedule. Our team handles it.
Thinking About Investing in Tempe?
If you are weighing a Tempe rental purchase, these guides help you pick the right area and property:
Get Started with Tempe Property Management
Whether you're an out-of-state owner who needs a local team you can trust, a Tempe-based owner ready to hand off the day-to-day, or a new investor looking at your first Tempe rental, we'd like to talk.
Request a Free Rental Analysis
Or reach us directly:
- Phone: (480) 795-7938
- Email: rent@getMULTIfamilyPM.com
- Service area: Tempe and the Greater Phoenix metro (we come to you)
Tempe property management: questions owners ask
How much do property managers charge in Tempe?
Typical Tempe rates follow the Phoenix metro: 8-11% of monthly rent for single-family homes, or per-door pricing of roughly $65-$150 per unit for multifamily. Our full Phoenix property management fees guide breaks down every fee to expect.
Do you manage single-family homes in Tempe, or only multifamily?
Both. We specialize in multifamily property management, duplexes through full communities, and we welcome single-family rental owners across Tempe.
Which parts of Tempe do you cover?
All of Tempe: Downtown and the ASU corridor, South Tempe and North Tempe, plus the surrounding metro including Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert.
Do you manage student rentals near ASU?
Yes. Rentals near Arizona State University run on an August move-in and May move-out cycle, and often involve co-signers or per-bedroom leasing. We structure and screen those leases for that market while still verifying income, credit and rental history on every applicant.
When is the best time to list a Tempe rental?
Near ASU, demand peaks for August move-ins, so listing in early summer captures the most applicants. In South and North Tempe's professional submarkets demand runs steadier year round. We time your listing and pricing to the submarket your property sits in.
Do Tempe landlords have to pay a rental tax?
Yes. Tempe requires residential rental registration and a specific transaction privilege (sales) tax remittance schedule. We handle the registration and monthly remittance as part of managing your property, so your rental stays compliant with the city.
How do you screen tenants for a Tempe rental?
Every applicant goes through background, credit, employment and rental-history screening, calibrated for Tempe's mix of students, professionals and families. Screening is the most expensive place to cut corners, so we verify consistently on every unit.
How quickly can you lease my Tempe property?
It depends on the submarket and the price. Near-campus units fill fastest ahead of the August season, while professional submarkets lease steadily year round. We benchmark your property with a free rental analysis so it is priced to attract the right tenant first.
Do you handle maintenance and emergencies in Tempe?
Yes. We provide 24/7 emergency response through a vetted network of Tempe-area vendors, with a transparent approval process so you always know what is being spent and why. Scheduled inspections catch small issues before they turn into expensive ones.
How do I get started with Tempe property management?
Start with a free rental analysis. Call (480) 795-7938 or email rent@getMULTIfamilyPM.com, and we respond to every inquiry within one business day. We benchmark your property, walk you through pricing, and outline exactly what management would look like.
We respond to all property management inquiries within one business day.