
High rental demand. Strong tenant pool. Build a fully permitted casita in your Tempe backyard โ starting at $95,000.
$95K
Starting Price
4โ6 Mo
Build Time
100%
Permits Handled
$2,500/month
Rental Potential
Tempe ADU Market
Tempe is one of the tightest rental markets in the Phoenix metro. With Arizona State University, a growing downtown, and major employers like Insight, Carvana, and the ASU Research Park nearby, demand for rental housing consistently outpaces supply. This means faster tenant placement, lower vacancy rates, and competitive rental pricing for casita owners. Whether you're near the ASU campus, in South Tempe, or in the neighborhoods around Tempe Town Lake, a casita is a high-demand asset.
Tempe homeowners build casitas primarily for rental income โ the numbers are hard to ignore. A 2-bedroom Saguaro near ASU can generate $1,800โ$2,200/month in rent, often covering the HELOC payment with cash left over. Tempe's walkable neighborhoods and strong transit access also make casitas attractive to tenants who want convenience without full apartment pricing.
Tempe Advantages
Tempe Rental Income
Typical monthly rental income range for casitas in Tempe. Actual income depends on model size, location within Tempe, and market conditions.
Mojave (250sf)
$1,200โ$1,500
Sonoran (500sf)
$1,400โ$1,800
Saguaro (800sf)
$1,800โ$2,200
Oasis (1,000sf)
$2,200โ$2,500
Most Popular in Tempe
Tempe's tenant pool skews toward students and young professionals โ the Sonoran's 1-bed layout is the perfect size at a price point that maximizes ROI.
Tempe Permit Info
Tempe ADU permits are processed through the Community Development Department. We handle all applications, engineering, and inspections. Tempe's permitting team has been proactive about ADU approvals since the state regulations took effect.
Our Casitas
All four models available in Tempe. Pricing starts at $95,000 โ all-inclusive.
Why Space Break
Every trade on your Tempe casita build is handled by our own crew. Foundation to finish โ no subcontractors, no finger-pointing, no quality gaps.
We handle 100% of the Tempe permitting process. City applications, structural engineering, zoning review, HOA coordination, and all inspections.
Your quote is your price. No change orders, no hidden fees, no mid-project surprises. The number we say at the start is the number on the final invoice.
The owners are on job sites, not behind desks. When you call us, you talk to the people running your build โ not a call center.
From signed contract to keys in your hand. Your Tempe casita build follows a predictable timeline with regular updates.
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Tempe Neighborhoods We Serve
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Book a free consultation. We'll visit your Tempe property, assess your yard, check setbacks and zoning, and walk you through your options โ no pressure, no obligation.
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