Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
El Mirage, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    El Mirage, AZ rent slipped 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,815/month. Renters are paying $15 less per month on average than last year, continuing a modest cooling trend in the market.

  • El Mirage sits 6.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 70 units, showing a compact market size for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in El Mirage rent for $899/month, 1-bedrooms for $958/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,350/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,768/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month. Houses command a median of $1,840/month, while apartments are lower at $1,200/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Dysart Ranchettes saw rents fall 20.5% year over year to $1,710/month across 13 rentals, and Pueblo El Mirage declined 16.2% to $1,675/month across 25 rentals. These declines contrast with the citywide slip of 4.2%, showing localized softness in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in El Mirage

$1,815/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in El Mirage is $1,815 per month as of June 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $135 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in El Mirage

70

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 1% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,840. 1-bedroom apartments in El Mirage run $958 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$899

4%

-

1 bedroom

$958

6%

35%

2 bedroom

$1,350

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,767

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,000

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$958

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,767

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$1,815
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

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

$1,530

House for rent

12060 W Dahlia Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in El Mirage

12060 W Dahlia Dr $1595 - 1

12060 W Dahlia Dr #1, El Mirage, AZ 85335

3 beds

2 baths

$1,695

$1,595

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 4

12012 W Rosewood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in El Mirage

SINGLE_FAMILY - El Mirage, AZ

12012 W Rosewood Dr, El Mirage, AZ 85335

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,595

House for rent

12071 W Dahlia Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in El Mirage

House for rent

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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 $1,815 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in El Mirage?

Average rent prices in El Mirage have decreased by 1% 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 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $135 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in El Mirage?

The most affordable neighborhoods in El Mirage are Pueblo El Mirage ($1,675/mo), Dysart Ranchettes ($1,710/mo), and Rancho Mirage ($1,810/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 $73,000/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?

El Mirage 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,200 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,300 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions where smaller units make up a limited portion of available rentals in the area.

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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