Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Buckeye, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Buckeye rent stands today

    Buckeye, AZ rent rose 1.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,030/month. Renters are paying $87 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.2% month-over-month decline.

  • Buckeye runs 4.6% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a slightly pricier market with 222 total rentals dominated by houses.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Buckeye rent for $895/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,480/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,175/month, with 4+ bedrooms at $2,199/month. Houses command a median of $2,099/month while apartments are lower at $1,799/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    West Phoenix Estates rents fell 33.9% year over year to $1,850/month across 22 rentals. This decline contrasts with the overall market's modest 1.6% rise and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Buckeye

$2,030/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Buckeye is $2,030 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $90 more per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Buckeye

222

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Buckeye rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Buckeye, AZ

Average rent prices in Buckeye have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,799, whereas a house costs $2,099. 1-bedroom apartments in Buckeye run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$895

1%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,480

1%

24%

2 bedroom

$2,175

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,895

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,199

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,480

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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

Median rent price$2,030
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,926
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Buckeye, AZ is 5% higher than the median rent in Avondale, AZ.

Discover rentals in Buckeye, AZ

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8.6

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

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2d ago

Vista de Montana house for rent in Buckeye

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,300

House for rent

Available Aug 1

22621 W Yavapai St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sundance house for rent in Buckeye

3 beds

2 baths

$1,575

House for rent

Available Jan 20

2000 S Apache Rd #LOT79 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Buckeye

3 beds

0.5 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 3

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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 $2,030 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Buckeye?

Average rent prices in Buckeye have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $90 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Buckeye?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Buckeye are Sundance ($1,850/mo), Westpark ($2,018/mo), and Blue Horizons ($2,025/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Buckeye?

To comfortably afford rent in Buckeye, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Buckeye?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Buckeye average around $1,280/month (down 11.6% year over year) and two-bedrooms approximately $3,070/month (up 39.9% year over year).

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).

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