Used microwaves in Tempe typically sell for $27 to $120. Microwaves are cheap, plentiful and sold on cleanliness — but the one thing a buyer genuinely needs to know is whether the door and seal are undamaged.
Selling a microwave in Tempe
Tempe is dominated by one of the largest university campuses in the country, built around a butte and an artificial lake in the riverbed. It is dense by the standards of the region and overwhelmingly shaped by the student population.
The light rail runs through the city and campus and is genuinely useful for anything portable. Campus parking is difficult, so agree a meeting point off it for anything large.
In the May move-out weeks, look at the item in person if you can. The student market clears in a few days here and speed is precisely when checking gets skipped.
Tempe, in Arizona, has around 182,000 people, which means a smaller local market, so price sensibly and expect the right buyer to be willing to travel a little. Phoenix, Tucson and Mesa are close enough that a buyer there may well make the trip for the right thing.
Handing it over in Tempe
Two practical things shape a US sale. Shipping is priced by dimensional weight as well as actual weight, so a light bulky item can cost far more to send than a heavy small one — measure the box before you quote. And meeting in person is common enough that many police departments now run designated safe-exchange areas in their car parks.
Sell your Microwave in Tempe
Listing is free and there is no commission and no buyer fee, so the price you agree is the price you keep. Most listings take about a minute to put up.
What microwaves are worth
What lifts the price
- Working turntable, roller ring and plate
- Larger capacities and higher wattage
What pulls it down
- Damaged or missing waveguide cover, which is a safety issue
- Sticky or failing door catches
Working out what yours is worth
- Heat a cup of water and time it to confirm output
- Confirm the turntable plate and roller ring are present
Getting it ready
- Check the door closes squarely and the seal and latch are undamaged, since that is the safety-critical part.
- Heat a mug of water for a minute to confirm it works, and note the wattage and model from the rear plate.
Photograph
- The interior with the door open, showing the roof and the turntable in place
- The rating plate showing make, model and wattage, plus any dent, rust spot or scratched panel
Put in the description
- Type — solo, grill, convection or combination
- That it has been tested, and the state of the door, seal and interior
Postable but bulky and easily damaged, so a well-padded box and a taped door are essential. Local collection is usually the sensible route at this price point.
Listing is free and there is no selling fee, so the whole amount the buyer pays stays with you. You and the buyer agree the handover between yourselves.
Same region (Arizona)
Common questions
Where can I sell a microwave in Tempe?
List it free and agree the handover with the buyer between you. The light rail runs through the city and campus and is genuinely useful for anything portable. Campus parking is difficult, so agree a meeting point off it for anything large.
Is the turntable included?
Say so and photograph it in place. Replacement plates are model specific and surprisingly expensive relative to a used microwave.
How much is a microwave worth in Tempe?
Most used microwaves change hands for $27 to $120. Condition and completeness move that figure more than anything else.
More: selling a microwave across the United States, what microwaves are worth, everything second hand in Tempe, or Kitchen & Appliances in Tempe.
Guide range converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not a quote — sellers set their own price.