Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
El Mirage, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where El Mirage rent stands today

    El Mirage, AZ rent rose 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,849/month. Renters today are paying $56 more per month on average than last year, continuing a modest upward trend in the market.

  • El Mirage is 2.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a slightly more accessible market with 58 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $849/month, 1-bedrooms for $925/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,425/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,795/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,925/month. The inventory is mostly larger units, with 69.3% of rentals having 3 or more bedrooms.

Median rent

Median rent in El Mirage

$1,849/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in El Mirage is $1,849 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $51 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in El Mirage

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,197, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in El Mirage run $887 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,249.

Listings

Studio

$849

-

-

1 bedroom

$925

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$1,425

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$1,925

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$849

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

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$1,849
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El Mirage, AZ is 21% lower than the median rent in Anthem, AZ.

Discover rentals in El Mirage, AZ

12071 W Dahlia Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in El Mirage

3 beds

2 baths

$1,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
12705 W Aster Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Parque Verde house for rent in El Mirage

3 beds

2 baths

$1,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
13205 N 129th Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in El Mirage

4 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
14330 N 129th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rancho el Mirage house for rent in El Mirage

4 beds

2 baths

$1,795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $1,849 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in El Mirage?

Average rent prices in El Mirage have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does El Mirage rent compare to the national average?

Rent in El Mirage is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $51 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in El Mirage?

The most affordable neighborhoods in El Mirage are Pueblo El Mirage ($1,800/mo), Parque Verde ($1,845/mo), and Rancho Mirage ($1,850/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 $74,000/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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