Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Carefree, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Carefree
$4,500/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Carefree is $4,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 137% above the national average rent, or $2,600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carefree
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carefree rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Carefree, AZ
Average rent prices in Carefree have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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
Carefree, AZ
Rent prices in Carefree vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carefree is $3,499, whereas a house costs $5,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Carefree run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,180 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $2,011 |  3% | 34% | |
2 bedroom | $4,500 | No Change | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $7,000 | 27% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $8,497 | No Change | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Black Mountain Foothills | $7,000 | |
Carefree | $5,500 | |
Carefree Arizona | $5,500 | |
Carefree Foothills | $5,500 | |
Carefree Grand View Estates | $6,500 | |
Carefree Rolling Hills | $8,650 | |
Carefree Sentinel Rock Estates | $6,400 | |
Crossings At Carefree | $5,500 | |
Ranchitos Del Ray | $8,500 | |
Velvet Shadows | $7,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,499 | No Change | 94% | |
Condos | $3,225 | 2% | 10% | |
Houses | $5,250 | No Change | 17% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,180
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,011
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
34%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,497
Last year
6%
Carefree Arizona
Average rent
$5,500
Carefree Rolling Hills
Average rent
$8,650
Black Mountain Foothills
Average rent
$7,000
Carefree Grand View Estates
Average rent
$6,500
Velvet Shadows
Average rent
$7,000
Carefree Foothills
Average rent
$5,500
Carefree
Average rent
$5,500
Carefree Sentinel Rock Estates
Average rent
$6,400
Crossings At Carefree
Average rent
$5,500
Ranchitos Del Ray
Average rent
$8,500
Apartments
Average rent
$3,499
Last year
94%
Condos
Average rent
$3,225
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$5,250
Last year
17%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Carefree, 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 Carefree, AZ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Carefree and Cave Creek by all bedroom counts and property types.
Carefree
137%higher than the national median
126%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carefree, AZ is 5% higher than the median rent in Cave Creek, AZ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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14%$1,647
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6%$2,100
9%$1,795
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4%$2,445
2%$1,800
8%$1,745
3%$1,812
6%$5,500
22%$2,700
14%Discover rentals in Carefree, AZ
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carefree
37616 N Tranquil Trl #10, Carefree, AZ 85377
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,011
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
14h ago
Townhouse for rent in Carefree
37210 N Tranquil Trl #13, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2 baths
$2,260
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carefree
7402 E Hum Rd #16, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carefree
7785 E Celestial St, Carefree, AZ 85377
3 beds
3.5 baths
$10,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Carefree Rolling Hills house for rent in Carefree
36849 N Stardust Ln, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2.5 baths
$8,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Carefree Arizona house for rent in Carefree
7401 E Easy St, Carefree, AZ 85377
Studio
0 baths
$7,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,011
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carefree
7785 E Celestial St, Carefree, AZ 85377
3 beds
3.5 baths
$10,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carefree
36601 N Mule Train Rd #A32, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carefree
37616 N Tranquil Trl #10, Carefree, AZ 85377
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carefree
37616 N Tranquil Trl #10, Carefree, AZ 85377
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carefree
37206 N Tranquil Trl #22, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carefree
37212 N Tranquil Trl #18, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carefree
36601 N Mule Train Rd #A23, Carefree, AZ 85377
1 bed
2 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Carefree, AZ
Quick answers to common questions about the Carefree rental market.
How much is rent in Carefree?
The average rent in Carefree is $4,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carefree?
Average rent prices in Carefree have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Carefree rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carefree is 137% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,600 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Carefree?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Carefree are Carefree Arizona ($5,500/mo), Carefree Foothills ($5,500/mo), and Carefree ($5,500/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Carefree?
To comfortably afford rent in Carefree, you'd need to earn approximately $180,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).