Tempe — Mark-Taylor
85281Last checked Nov 11 · tracked since Jun 2025
Emerson Mill Avenue
101 W 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
Starting at
$1,299
What the special is worth
best case · edit any numberSaves $2,998 over 12 months · $12,590 total
Free weeks are spread across the whole lease (a week is 12⁄52 of a month’s rent). “Up to” specials can be smaller on some units, and some only apply to certain lease lengths, so ask which units qualify.
Rent plus monthly fees
as listed Nov 11, 2026You’d pay about
$1,474/mo
$1,299 starting rent + $175 in monthly fees
Before utilities that vary with use (water, sewer, common area: electric and more).
- MT+Combines select community services into one monthly package, which may include Wi-Fi, smart home features, doorstep trash removal, and package services.$175
- Billed by useWater, Sewer, Common Area: Electric, Common Area: GasVaries
From Mark-Taylor’s own monthly rent summary. Some charges can be per resident or optional; confirm with the property before you sign.
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| Date | Starting at |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | $1,299 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | $1,299 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | $1,299 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | $1,294 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $1,294 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $1,279 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | $1,279 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $1,339 |
| Jul 11, 2026 | $1,379 |
| Jun 7, 2026 | $1,364 |
| May 18, 2026 | $1,384 |
| May 16, 2026 | $1,384 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | $1,334 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $1,224 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $1,174 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | $1,224 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $1,224 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $1,404 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | $1,404 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $1,719 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $1,259 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | $1,269 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $1,269 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $1,289 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $1,319 |
| Dec 6, 2025 | $1,369 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $1,369 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | $1,389 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | $1,399 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | $1,524 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | $1,534 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | $1,534 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $1,545 |
| Oct 11, 2025 | $1,545 |
| Oct 4, 2025 | $1,545 |
| Sep 27, 2025 | $1,445 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | $1,545 |
| Sep 13, 2025 | $1,445 |
| Sep 6, 2025 | $1,589 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $1,599 |
| Jun 22, 2025 | $1,545 |
Starting price vs.
lowest advertised priceBest time to sign a lease
this complexCheapest month
March
Starting rents ran about −12.4% versus trend, and +8.5% in August, the priciest month.
It advertised a special in every month we have data for. Most generous in January, at about 12 weeks free.
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| Month | vs trend | With a special | Weeks free (avg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | −2.6% | 100% | 12 |
| February | −5.4% | 100% | 12 |
| March | −12.4% | 100% | 12 |
| April | −1.3% | 100% | 12 |
| May | +3.3% | 100% | 12 |
| June | +2.4% | 100% | 12 |
| July | +3.5% | 100% | 6 |
| August | +8.5% | not reported | — |
| September | +2.7% | not reported | — |
| October | +4.1% | 100% | 10 |
| November | +1.8% | 100% | 9.3 |
| December | −6.6% | 100% | 10 |
Based on 41 price checks, Jun 2025 – Nov 2026. Each complex’s overall price trend is removed first, so this shows the seasonal pattern rather than the market moving up or down. That’s about one year of seasons, so treat it as an early read. Months marked “—” for specials had no specials data in the archived pages.
Good time to negotiate?
from advertised pricesNo signs of extra leverage right now.
- Price dropped recently: noThe starting price rose $20 in the last 30 days.
- Bigger special than usual: no10 weeks free, the same as usual over the last 6 months.
- Cheap time of year: noNovember rents at this complex usually run 1.8% above the yearly average.
Signals, not guarantees. A lower price is never promised, but these are good reasons to ask for one, or for a bigger special.
Hi, I'm interested in renting at Emerson Mill Avenue and could move in soon. I see your starting price is $1,299 with up to 10 weeks free. Dwell at 5th and Farmer is working out to about $1,016 a month with its current special. Is there anything you can do to get closer to that, like a bigger special or waiving the application and admin fees? Could you also send me prices for 12, 13 and 15-month leases? Thank you!
How to use it
- Ask for prices on several lease lengths and move-in dates.
- If the rent won’t move, ask for waived fees or a bigger special.
- Get any deal in writing before you sign.
Reviews & location
Emerson Mill Avenue
101 W 5th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Neighborhood
public dataNearest public schools
Arizona A–F letter grade
- BScales Technology AcademyK–80.8 mi
- CGeneva Epps Mosley Middle SchoolMiddle1.0 mi
- BTempe High SchoolHigh1.2 mi
- –Evit - Tempe High SchoolHigh · No grade1.2 mi
- BASU Preparatory Academy DigitalK–12 · Charter1.2 mi
The closest schools, not necessarily the ones this address is zoned for. Check the school district’s boundary finder before you sign. Charter schools take students from anywhere.
Flood zones from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Groceries, parks and transit stops from OpenStreetMap, which can miss places. Crime data from the City of Phoenix Open Data portal. School locations from the National Center for Education Statistics; letter grades from the Arizona State Board of Education.
Estimated electric bill
rough estimate · edit the sizeAsk the leasing office which one serves the building.
Rent plus power averages about $1,126 a month ($77 power).
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- Highest
- $131
- Jul
- Average
- $77
- Lowest
- $41
- Feb
- Per year
- $918
- total
A rough guide, not a quote: it assumes a typical all-electric apartment with central AC, at roughly 12¢ per kWh, before the utility’s fixed monthly service charge. Your bill depends on your plan (time-of-use plans can cost more or less), the thermostat, the unit’s age and sun exposure. Many complexes also bill water, sewer and trash separately.
Public records
county & city records- Owner of record1 parcel
- MILL AVENUE OWNER LLC
Code-enforcement and eviction records aren’t available for Tempe yet. We currently cover Phoenix and Mesa, and add cities as their records become available.
Records are matched to the complex’s county parcel (13230727), so complaints filed under any of its addresses count. A complaint isn’t a confirmed violation; check its status. Eviction filings come from Maricopa County Justice Courts data published by the City of Phoenix, and larger complexes naturally have more. Tenant names are never collected. Property facts from the Maricopa County Assessor. Last recorded sale $95,100,000.
Prices are what Mark-Taylor advertised on its website, checked daily since Jun 22, 2025. Contact the property to confirm current pricing. Before you sign, read up on your rights as an Arizona renter.
Landlord’s siteMore in Tempe
lowest price first- Dwell at 5th and FarmerMark-TaylorUp to 6 weeks free≈ $1,016/mo with special$1,149−$5decrease
- Ten01Mark-TaylorUp to 10 weeks free≈ $964/mo with special$1,194+$7increase
- Tempe VistaAvanti ResidentialMove-in special$1,299
- The Palms on ScottsdaleMark-TaylorUp to 4 weeks free≈ $1,206/mo with special$1,307−$53decrease
- The HyveMark-TaylorUp to 4 weeks free≈ $1,283/mo with special$1,390−$85decrease