Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Cave Creek, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Cave Creek

$3,800/mo

decreased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cave Creek is $3,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 95% above the national average rent, or $1,850 more per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cave Creek

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 18% over the last month and have decreased by 24% 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 $1,808, whereas a house costs $4,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Cave Creek run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.

Listings

Studio

$3,150

No Change

157%

1 bedroom

$1,315

14%

25%

2 bedroom

$2,875

13%

27%

3 bedroom

$3,750

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$8,497

5%

47%

Studio

Average rent

$3,150

Last year

157%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,315

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,497

Last 30 days

5%

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$3,800
increased by95%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cave Creek, AZ is 52% 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

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5100 E Rancho Paloma Dr #2051 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Cave Creek

Luxurious 2 bed/2 bath condo with Resort Style Amenities!

5100 E Rancho Paloma Dr #2051, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

$2,400

Price drop

Condo for rent

6703 E Calle De Las Estrellas #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Cave Creek

MANUFACTURED - Ranch - Cave Creek, AZ

6703 E Calle De Las Estrellas #2, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

House for rent

6145 E Cave Creek Rd #103 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Cave Creek

Cave Creek Rd. & Basin Rd.

6145 E Cave Creek Rd #103, Cave Creek, AZ 85331

2 beds

2 baths

$2,695

$2,595

Price drop

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 $3,800 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cave Creek?

Average rent prices in Cave Creek have decreased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 24% since last year.

How does Cave Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cave Creek is 95% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,850 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cave Creek?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Cave Creek are Canyon Ridge Estates ($5,000/mo), Sierra Vista ($5,000/mo), and Loringwood Estates ($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 $152,000/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?

Cave Creek's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,400 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's rental inventory.

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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