Last updated October 14, 2026
Average Rent in Arizona (2026)
Average rent across Arizona is $1,782/mo as of October 2026, based on 5,494 units tracked daily across 25 cities and 334 apartment communities. Rents are down $86 (4.9%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $645 to $7,402.
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Source: Average Rent (average-rent.com), October 2026. Average Rent. (October 2026). Average Rent in Arizona (2026). Retrieved from https://average-rent.com/state/arizona/rent-trends/ Source: <a href="https://average-rent.com/state/arizona/rent-trends/">Average Rent</a>, October 2026. Explore Arizona Cities
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Arizona Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $1,768 | -$222 | 707 | $645 |
| Phoenix | $1,981 | -$50 | 599 | $740 |
| Tempe | $1,791 | -$5 | 496 | $912 |
| Avondale | $1,681 | -$90 | 461 | $1,045 |
| Scottsdale | $2,269 | -$175 | 430 | $1,005 |
| Glendale | $1,354 | -$112 | 410 | $782 |
| Chandler | $1,849 | -$7 | 375 | $1,139 |
| Surprise | $1,809 | +$3 | 289 | $1,124 |
| Casa Grande | $1,458 | +$60 | 288 | $825 |
| Flagstaff | $2,114 | +$52 | 232 | $839 |
| Goodyear | $1,726 | -$217 | 223 | $1,175 |
| Gilbert | $1,968 | +$294 | 181 | $1,433 |
| Peoria | $1,753 | -$400 | 147 | $1,024 |
| Queen Creek | $1,781 | +$260 | 139 | $1,270 |
| Buckeye | $1,610 | -$422 | 133 | $1,113 |
| Mesa | $1,491 | -$78 | 132 | $881 |
| Yuma | $1,131 | -$464 | 121 | $749 |
| Maricopa | $1,788 | +$121 | 48 | $1,325 |
| Paradise Valley | $2,106 | -$49 | 27 | $1,706 |
| Marana | $1,709 | -$153 | 21 | $1,225 |
Show 5 smaller Arizona cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolleson | $2,210 | +$100 | 10 | $2,124 |
| Bullhead City | $1,377 | +$77 | 9 | $1,210 |
| Youngtown | $1,312 | +$213 | 8 | $1,099 |
| Oro Valley | $1,911 | -$14 | 6 | $1,411 |
| Cave Creek | $1,637 | -$91 | 2 | $1,587 |
Which Arizona Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across Arizona cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 15 biggest movers.
The Highest-Earning Apartment Buildings in Arizona
Across the 65 Arizona buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $23M per month ($279M a year). Estimates come from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity; click a building for the full methodology.
| Building | City | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Optima Sonoran Village | Scottsdale, AZ | $2.3M/mo | 91% | 768 |
| 2.MAA Old Town Scottsdale | Scottsdale, AZ | $722K/mo | 92% | 472 |
| 3.PALMtower | Phoenix, AZ | $658K/mo | 90% | 352 |
| 4.SALT | Tempe, AZ | $571K/mo | 93% | 265 |
| 5.Elanto at Prasada | Surprise, AZ | $565K/mo | 96% | 329 |
| 6.Avant at Fashion Center | Chandler, AZ | $555K/mo | 88% | 335 |
| 7.Broadstone Waterfront | Scottsdale, AZ | $526K/mo | 95% | 259 |
| 8.Avana Coronado | Chandler, AZ | $506K/mo | 94% | 320 |
| 9.Summerly at Zanjero | Glendale, AZ | $496K/mo | 94% | 344 |
| 10.Marlowe Peoria Place | Peoria, AZ | $494K/mo | 95% | 370 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in Arizona broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,481 | $740 | $2,740 | 471 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,628 | $795 | $3,736 | 2,119 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,929 | $645 | $7,402 | 2,175 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,161 | $839 | $6,991 | 468 |
2 bedroom buckets hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
Arizona Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Arizona apartments.
Explore Arizona apartments on the map
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What is the average rent in Arizona?
The average rent in Arizona is $1,782 per month as of October 2026, based on 5,494 units tracked across 25 cities.
Which Arizona city has the cheapest rent?
Yuma has the lowest average rent in Arizona at $1,131 per month, with units starting from $749.
Are rents going up or down in Arizona?
Rents in Arizona have decreased by $86 (4.9%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Arizona?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Arizona is $1,628 per month, with 2,119 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Arizona?
Scottsdale is the most expensive city in Arizona with an average rent of $2,269 per month.
How many apartments are available in Arizona?
We track 5,494 individual units across 334 apartment communities in 25 Arizona cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Arizona?
The average studio apartment rent in Arizona is $1,481 per month.
How often are Arizona rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All Arizona rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.