Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Fountain Hills, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Fountain Hills, AZ rent rose 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,750/month. Renters today are paying $56 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.8% month-over-month decline.

  • Vs. national rents

    Fountain Hills runs roughly 1.4× the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for renters. The market offers 87 total rentals, a relatively small inventory size.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Fountain Hills rent for $1,862/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,000/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,395/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $6,500/month. The 4+ bedroom segment climbed 56.6% year over year, diverging strongly from the citywide trend.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Sunridge Canyon rents fell 68.8% year over year to $2,498/month across 13 rentals. This steep decline contrasts with the citywide 4.9% rise, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Fountain Hills

$2,750/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fountain Hills is $2,750 per month as of July 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $820 more per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fountain Hills

87

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fountain Hills rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fountain Hills, AZ

Average rent prices in Fountain Hills have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Fountain Hills, AZ

Rent prices in Fountain Hills vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fountain Hills is $2,850, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Fountain Hills run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,862

5%

-

1 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,395

4%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,800

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$6,500

12%

61%

Studio

Average rent

$1,862

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

61%

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

Compare median rent prices in Fountain Hills and Apache Junction by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fountain Hills

Median rent price$2,750
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,799
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fountain Hills, AZ is 53% higher than the median rent in Apache Junction, AZ.

Discover rentals in Fountain Hills, AZ

16624 E Palisades Blvd #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fountain Hills

APARTMENT - Fountain Hills, AZ

16624 E Palisades Blvd #204, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Condo for rent

16739 E El Lago Blvd #205 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fountain Hills

Condo for rent

16657 E Gunsight Dr #251 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Fountain Hills

16657 E Gunsight Dr #251, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

2 beds

2 baths

$1,595

House for rent

13818 N Saguaro Blvd #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fountain Hills

APARTMENT - Fountain Hills, AZ

13818 N Saguaro Blvd #202, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

2 beds

2 baths

$1,675

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fountain Hills, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Fountain Hills rental market.

How much is rent in Fountain Hills?

The average rent in Fountain Hills is $2,750 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fountain Hills?

Average rent prices in Fountain Hills have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Fountain Hills rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fountain Hills is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $820 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fountain Hills?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fountain Hills are Sunridge Canyon ($2,497/mo), Firerock ($2,750/mo), and Eagles Nest ($3,200/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fountain Hills?

To comfortably afford rent in Fountain Hills, you'd need to earn approximately $110,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Fountain Hills?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fountain Hills average around $2,100/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,470/month.

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).

Apartments for rent in Apache Junction