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ASU’s Tempe housing runs through the university housing portal, and rates vary by residence hall, location, and room setup. If you want on-campus housing, the first required steps are to review and select a meal plan, apply for housing, and complete the housing license agreement after admission and an enrollment deposit.
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- Check the ASU housing portal for current rates and deadlines.
- If you are a first-year student, complete the meal-plan, housing application, and license agreement steps in order.
- Compare any off-campus listing for exact rent, utilities, bedroom count, and parking before signing.
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ASU says housing rates vary based on location, residence hall, and room configuration. For first-year students, the university’s next steps are to review and select a meal plan, apply for housing, and complete the housing license agreement after admission and the enrollment deposit.
- The housing portal is the place to check the current rates, charges, and deadlines.
- Meal-plan selection is part of the first-year housing process.
- The university’s move-in page shows example housing rates, including New Residence Hall (Tempe New) at $4,896 for a shared room, shared bath option.
Off-campus student housing near ASU Tempe
ASU’s off-campus housing marketplace lists student apartments near campus, including University House Tempe, Redpoint Tempe, and Yugo Tempe Villas. One listed example is University House Tempe at 323 E Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85281, with prices shown from $855 to $1,649 and units ranging from studios to 5 bedrooms.
- University House Tempe is listed as directly across from Sun Devil Stadium and steps from campus.
- The listing shows garage parking, resort-style amenities, and utilities included in rent.
- If you want off-campus housing, compare the listed price range, bedroom count, and what utilities are included before you tour.
What the local housing market means for students
ASU’s 2025 housing report says Arizona’s cost of living now exceeds the national average, and the median rent was $1,600 in March 2024. That makes budgeting important whether you live on campus or off campus.
- The report says renter household costs have risen faster than renter incomes since 2019.
- Tempe has also invested in affordable housing, including a $20 million effort for a mixed-income development with over 400 new homes.
- Use ASU’s housing portal and marketplace together so you can compare university housing with nearby student apartments.
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