Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Fountain Hills, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Fountain Hills, AZ rent rose 2.8% year over year to a current median of $2,825/month. Month over month, rents slipped 3.4%, showing some recent easing despite the yearly increase.

  • Fountain Hills runs roughly 1.45× the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with limited total rentals, totaling 90 across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Fountain Hills, AZ rent for about $2,098/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,000/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,700/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,950/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach a median of $9,500/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available in the market.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The neighborhoods Eagle Mountain and Sunridge Canyon saw steep declines in rent year over year, with drops of 63.4% and 65.3% respectively. These declines contrast with the overall citywide rent increase and show localized market shifts.

Median rent

Median rent in Fountain Hills

$2,825/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fountain Hills is $2,825 per month as of June 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $875 more per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fountain Hills

90

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fountain Hills rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 3% 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 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 $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Fountain Hills run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.

Listings

Studio

$2,098

No Change

83%

1 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$2,700

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,950

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$9,500

6%

73%

Studio

Average rent

$2,098

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

83%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

73%

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$2,825
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,851
decreased by5%

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

16631 E El Lago Blvd #214 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fountain Hills

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 18

16657 E Gunsight Dr - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fountain Hills

2 beds

2 baths

$1,645

Condo 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

$1,725

Condo for rent

13831 N Kendall Dr Apt A #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fountain Hills

2 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Apartment 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 $2,825 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fountain Hills?

Average rent prices in Fountain Hills have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Fountain Hills rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fountain Hills is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fountain Hills?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fountain Hills are Eagle Mountain ($2,195/mo), Sunridge Canyon ($2,200/mo), and Firerock ($3,795/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 $113,000/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?

One-bedroom apartments in Fountain Hills average around $2,100 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,500 monthly. These figures represent current market rates, with one-bedrooms showing a modest 1.6% increase from the previous year and two-bedrooms experiencing a 9.8% decline year over 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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