Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
El Mirage, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    El Mirage, AZ rent slipped 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,768/month. Renters today are paying $36 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak in May 2025.

  • El Mirage is 8.4% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 57 total rentals mostly composed of houses, making it a smaller market with moderate pricing for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in El Mirage rent for $849/month, 1-bedrooms for $984/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,495/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,725/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,915/month. The market is dominated by houses, which rent for a median of $1,780/month, compared to apartments at $1,126/month.

Median rent

Median rent in El Mirage

$1,767/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in El Mirage is $1,767 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $162 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in El Mirage

57

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,780. 1-bedroom apartments in El Mirage run $968 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$849

4%

-

1 bedroom

$983

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,495

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,725

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$1,915

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$849

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$983

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,915

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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$1,767
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,415
increased by25%

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

13517 N Luna St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in El Mirage

3 beds

1 bath

$1,455

House for rent

12071 W Dahlia Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in El Mirage

House for rent

12705 W Aster Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Parque Verde house for rent in El Mirage

House for rent

11928 W Columbine Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in El Mirage

4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,645

House for rent

Available May 25

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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 $1,767 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in El Mirage?

Average rent prices in El Mirage have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does El Mirage rent compare to the national average?

Rent in El Mirage is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $162 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in El Mirage?

The most affordable neighborhoods in El Mirage are Arizona Brisas ($1,795/mo), Rancho Mirage ($1,795/mo), and Pueblo El Mirage ($1,795/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 $71,000/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 Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in El Mirage average around $1,040/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,380/month, both down 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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