Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Cottonwood, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Cottonwood

$1,717/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cottonwood is $1,717 per month as of June 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $232 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cottonwood

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cottonwood rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cottonwood, AZ

Average rent prices in Cottonwood have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Cottonwood, AZ

Rent prices in Cottonwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cottonwood is $1,380, whereas a house costs $1,985. 1-bedroom apartments in Cottonwood run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,410.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

13%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,550

10%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,667

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$2,200

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,000

8%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,667

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

8%

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

Compare median rent prices in Cottonwood and Chino Valley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cottonwood

Median rent price$1,717
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cottonwood, AZ is 5% lower than the median rent in Chino Valley, AZ.

Discover rentals in Cottonwood, AZ

2654 S. Mountain View Kimwood - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

2654 S. Mountain View Kimwood

2654 S Mountain View Dr, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

2 beds

1 bath

$910

Apartment for rent

Terra Vista Apartments 696 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Terra Vista Apartments 696

Terra Vista Apartments, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

2 beds

1 bath

$1,010

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Terra Vista Apartments 686 - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Apartment for rent in Cottonwood

Terra Vista Apartments 686

686 S 8th St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

2 beds

1 bath

$1,110

Apartment for rent

Courtside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Courtside Apartments

220 S 6th St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,135–$1,285

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cottonwood, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Cottonwood rental market.

How much is rent in Cottonwood?

The average rent in Cottonwood is $1,717 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cottonwood?

Average rent prices in Cottonwood have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Cottonwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cottonwood is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $232 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cottonwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Cottonwood, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cottonwood?

Cottonwood's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,600 per month. The overall market averaged around $1,700 across all property types in 2025.

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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