Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 13, 2026
Average rent in
Carefree, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 13, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Carefree
$2,860/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Carefree is $2,860 per month as of June 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $910 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Carefree
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Carefree rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Carefree, AZ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Carefree, AZ
Average rent prices in Carefree have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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 $3,237, whereas a house costs $3,750. 2-bedroom apartments in Carefree run $3,600 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $7,000 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,500 |  13% | 36% | |
2 bedroom | $3,800 | 4% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $5,500 | 2% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $8,500 | 9% | 15% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Black Mountain Foothills | $5,750 | |
Carefree Arizona | $5,750 | |
Carefree Foothills | $5,500 | |
Carefree Fore | $7,000 | |
Carefree Grand View Estates | $6,000 | |
Carefree Rolling Hills | $7,000 | |
Carefree Sentinel Rock Estates | $4,500 | |
Crossings At Carefree | $6,000 | |
Ranchitos Del Ray | $8,500 | |
Velvet Shadows | $5,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,237 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 9% | 26% | |
Houses | $3,750 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$7,000
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
36%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,500
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
15%
Carefree Arizona
Average rent
$5,750
Carefree Foothills
Average rent
$5,500
Carefree Fore
Average rent
$7,000
Carefree Grand View Estates
Average rent
$6,000
Carefree Sentinel Rock Estates
Average rent
$4,500
Ranchitos Del Ray
Average rent
$8,500
Velvet Shadows
Average rent
$5,500
Black Mountain Foothills
Average rent
$5,750
Carefree Rolling Hills
Average rent
$7,000
Crossings At Carefree
Average rent
$6,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,237
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
26%
Houses
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
11%
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
47%higher than the national median
95%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Carefree, AZ is 25% lower than the median rent in Cave Creek, AZ.
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20%Discover rentals in Carefree, AZ
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carefree
7402 E Carefree Dr #201, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2 baths
$1,895
$1,695
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Carefree
7402 E Carefree Dr, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carefree
7402 E Hum Rd #16, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carefree
37210 N Tranquil Trl #13, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2 baths
$2,860
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Carefree
6700 E Hawksnest Rd, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2.5 baths
$8,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Carefree Arizona house for rent in Carefree
7401 E Easy St, Carefree, AZ 85377
Studio
0 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carefree
7402 E Carefree Dr #201, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2 baths
$1,895
$1,695
Price drop
Condo 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
Condo for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Carefree
1 bed
2 baths
$2,050
$1,948
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 28
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Carefree
37212 N Tranquil Trl #18, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Carefree Arizona house for rent in Carefree
7401 E Easy St, Carefree, AZ 85377
Studio
0 baths
$7,000
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Carefree
1 bed
2 baths
$2,050
$1,948
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 28
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carefree
7402 E Carefree Dr #201, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2 baths
$1,895
$1,695
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Carefree
7402 E Hum Rd #16, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Carefree
37210 N Tranquil Trl #13, Carefree, AZ 85377
2 beds
2 baths
$2,860
House 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 $2,860 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Carefree?
Average rent prices in Carefree have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Carefree rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Carefree is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $910 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Carefree?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Carefree are Carefree Sentinel Rock Estates ($4,500/mo), Carefree Foothills ($5,500/mo), and Velvet Shadows ($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 $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Carefree?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Carefree, AZ is $1,578, while a 2-bedroom apartment costs around $3,428.
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).