Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
El Mirage, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where El Mirage rent stands today

    El Mirage, AZ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters are paying about $30 less per month than last year in a market with 62 total rentals.

  • El Mirage is 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a modestly lower-cost option for renters in Arizona with mostly house rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in El Mirage rent for $899/month, 1-bedrooms for $933/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,790/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,990/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available to most renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1 Bed segment in El Mirage has cooled by 19.2% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend. This contrasts with the overall market, which is essentially flat year over year.

Median rent

Median rent in El Mirage

$1,800/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in El Mirage is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in El Mirage

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of El Mirage rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in El Mirage, AZ

Average rent prices in El Mirage have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 El Mirage, AZ

Rent prices in El Mirage vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in El Mirage is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,807. 1-bedroom apartments in El Mirage run $849 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$899

-

-

1 bedroom

$933

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$1,790

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,990

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$899

1 bedroom

Average rent

$933

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,790

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in El Mirage and Anthem by all bedroom counts and property types.

El Mirage

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,480
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El Mirage, AZ is 27% lower than the median rent in Anthem, AZ.

Discover rentals in El Mirage, AZ

13601 N 129th Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in El Mirage

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Rancho el Mirage house for rent in El Mirage

13205 N 129th Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in El Mirage

4 beds

2 baths

$1,750

11535 W Windrose Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4 beds

2 baths

$1,775

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Frequently asked questions for El Mirage, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the El Mirage rental market.

How much is rent in El Mirage?

The average rent in El Mirage is $1,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in El Mirage?

Average rent prices in El Mirage have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does El Mirage rent compare to the national average?

Rent in El Mirage is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in El Mirage?

The most affordable neighborhoods in El Mirage are Arizona Brisas ($1,725/mo), Pueblo El Mirage ($1,795/mo), and Dysart Cactus ($1,825/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in El Mirage?

To comfortably afford rent in El Mirage, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in El Mirage?

Based on our July 2026 rent data, November offers the best timing for apartment hunting in El Mirage, with rents running about 8% lower than peak May prices and the least competitive rental market.

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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