Last updated on November 4, 2026

Average rent in
Cave Creek, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Cave Creek

$4,300/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cave Creek is $4,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 126% above the national average rent, or $2,400 more per month.

$2.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cave Creek

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $1,790, whereas a house costs $5,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Cave Creek run $1,462 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,717.

Listings

Studio

$3,150

No Change

165%

1 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$4,450

87%

68%

3 bedroom

$4,300

10%

26%

4 bedroom

$6,500

31%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$3,150

Last year

165%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,450

Last 30 days

87%

Last year

68%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

31%

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$4,300
increased by126%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,290
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cave Creek, AZ is 88% 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

$1,180–$1,717

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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37042 N Conestoga Trl #A - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

7h ago

House for rent in Cave Creek

3 beds

2 baths

$2,795

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.
6145 E Cave Creek Rd #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cave Creek

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,900

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.
4274 E Creosote Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Cave Creek

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $4,300 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cave Creek?

Average rent prices in Cave Creek have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Cave Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cave Creek is 126% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,400 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cave Creek?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cave Creek are Las Ventanas ($5,300/mo), Red Dog Ranch ($5,500/mo), and Saguaro West ($5,500/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 $172,000/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?

Looking at our July 2026 numbers, late fall and winter months like November, December, and February offer the best opportunities with lower prices and less competition. November sees the lowest rents, running approximately 29% lower than April's peak pricing.

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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