Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Cave Creek, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Cave Creek

$4,250/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cave Creek is $4,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 119% above the national average rent, or $2,310 more per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cave Creek

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cave Creek rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cave Creek, AZ

Average rent prices in Cave Creek have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 Cave Creek, AZ

Rent prices in Cave Creek vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cave Creek is $1,695, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Cave Creek run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,617.

Listings

Studio

$3,150

24%

161%

1 bedroom

$1,295

3%

25%

2 bedroom

$2,597

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$4,000

5%

12%

4 bedroom

$8,497

9%

47%

Studio

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

161%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,597

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,497

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

47%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cave Creek, 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 Cave Creek, AZ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cave Creek and Anthem by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cave Creek

Median rent price$4,250
increased by119%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,430
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cave Creek, AZ is 75% higher than the median rent in Anthem, AZ.

Discover rentals in Cave Creek, AZ

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Alta Vista

7234 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,400

Apartment for rent

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4719 E Amber Sun Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cave Creek

SINGLE_FAMILY - Ranch - Cave Creek, AZ

4719 E Amber Sun Dr, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

3 beds

2 baths

$2,499

House for rent

6145 E Cave Creek Rd #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cave Creek

Condo for rent

37801 N Cave Creek Rd #23 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Cave Creek

TOWNHOME - Santa Fe - Cave Creek, AZ

37801 N Cave Creek Rd #23, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cave Creek, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Cave Creek rental market.

How much is rent in Cave Creek?

The average rent in Cave Creek is $4,250 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cave Creek?

Average rent prices in Cave Creek have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Cave Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cave Creek is 119% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,310 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cave Creek?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cave Creek are Loringwood Estates ($4,950/mo), Sierra Vista ($5,000/mo), and Saguaro West ($5,750/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cave Creek?

To comfortably afford rent in Cave Creek, you'd need to earn approximately $170,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cave Creek?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Cave Creek average around $1,570/month (up 3.9% year over year) and two-bedrooms approximately $2,810/month (down 16.1% from last 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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