Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Buckeye, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Buckeye rent stands today
Buckeye, AZ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Month over month, rent cooled by 1.6%, showing a pullback after recent peaks.
Compared to national trends
Buckeye runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier market with 226 total rentals available for choice.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Buckeye sit around $1,799/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,396/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,200/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,150/month. The market is primarily composed of larger units, with 3-bedroom and 4+ bedroom units making up nearly 80% of inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
Valencia Heights rents fell 22.9% year over year to $2,198/month across 13 rentals, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, Valencia rents rose 100.2% year over year to $1,800/month, showing divergent neighborhood dynamics in Buckeye.
Median rent
Median rent in Buckeye
$2,000/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Buckeye is $2,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Buckeye
226
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Buckeye rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Buckeye, AZ
Average rent prices in Buckeye have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Buckeye, AZ
Rent prices in Buckeye vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Buckeye is $1,685, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Buckeye run $1,396 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,544.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,799 |  5% | 58% | |
1 bedroom | $1,396 |  5% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,200 | 5% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,150 | 1% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Blue Hills | $1,900 | |
Blue Horizons | $1,995 | |
Festival Foothills | $2,060 | |
Riata West | $1,895 | |
Sun City Festival | $3,500 | |
Sundance | $1,850 | |
Sunset Point | $1,895 | |
Verrado | $2,197 | |
Vista De Montana | $2,099 | |
Westpark | $1,870 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,685 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 11% | - | |
Houses | $2,050 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,005 | 19% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
58%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,396
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Sundance
Average rent
$1,850
Verrado
Average rent
$2,197
Westpark
Average rent
$1,870
Sun City Festival
Average rent
$3,500
Blue Horizons
Average rent
$1,995
Sunset Point
Average rent
$1,895
Blue Hills
Average rent
$1,900
Riata West
Average rent
$1,895
Vista De Montana
Average rent
$2,099
Festival Foothills
Average rent
$2,060
Apartments
Average rent
$1,685
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,005
Last 30 days
19%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Buckeye, AZ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Buckeye, AZ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Buckeye and Avondale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Buckeye
5%higher than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Buckeye, AZ is 4% higher than the median rent in Avondale, AZ.
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4%Discover rentals in Buckeye, AZ
3d ago
202 S 2nd St, Buckeye, AZ 85326
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Sundance house for rent in Buckeye
22660 W Adams Dr #1, Buckeye, AZ 85326
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
House for rent
Available Oct 1
2h ago
Sunset Point house for rent in Buckeye
25822 W Satellite Ln, Buckeye, AZ 85326
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
$1,600
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
Blue Hills house for rent in Buckeye
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Buckeye
19821 W Whitton Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85396
4 beds
4 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Sun City Festival house for rent in Buckeye
27013 W Potter Dr, Buckeye, AZ 85396
2 beds
2 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Buckeye
21283 W Edgemont Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85396
4 beds
4 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Sun City Festival house for rent in Buckeye
20709 N 264th Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85396
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
802 E Monroe Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326
Studio
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,015
House for rent
Available Nov 19
6h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,005
$1,845
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 24
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,870
House for rent
Available Nov 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3723 N 292nd Dr, Buckeye, AZ 85396
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,235
House for rent
Available Sep 16
6h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,005
$1,845
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 24
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,785
House for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,770
House for rent
Available Sep 11
6h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,005
$1,845
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,355
$2,150
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,230
$2,125
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,770
House for rent
Available Sep 11
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Frequently asked questions for Buckeye, AZ
Quick answers to common questions about the Buckeye rental market.
How much is rent in Buckeye?
The average rent in Buckeye is $2,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Buckeye?
Average rent prices in Buckeye have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Buckeye rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Buckeye is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Buckeye?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Buckeye are Sundance ($1,850/mo), Westpark ($1,870/mo), and Sunset Point ($1,895/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Buckeye?
To comfortably afford rent in Buckeye, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Buckeye?
November and December are the best months to apartment hunt in Buckeye, with the lowest rents and least competition from other renters. May sees the highest rents, with roughly an 8% difference between peak and low seasons.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).