Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Havasu City, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lake Havasu City rent stands today

    Lake Havasu City, AZ rent rose 5.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,898/month. Renters today are paying $98 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Lake Havasu City sits 0.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a market that closely aligns with national rent levels and a total of 345 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Lake Havasu City rent for $800/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,230/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. The 3-bedroom median is $2,200/month, showing the upper mid-range of bedroom rents in this market.

Median rent

Median rent in Lake Havasu City

$1,897/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lake Havasu City is $1,897 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lake Havasu City

345

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lake Havasu City rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Average rent prices in Lake Havasu City have remained the same 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ

Rent prices in Lake Havasu City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lake Havasu City is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Havasu City run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$800

16%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,230

7%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,230

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lake Havasu City, 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lake Havasu City and Aguila by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lake Havasu City

Median rent price$1,897

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$4,500
increased by137%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 58% lower than the median rent in Aguila, AZ.

Cost of living in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services8% higher
Groceries2% lower
Health5% lower
Housing58% higher
Transportation5% lower
Utilities10% higher

Discover rentals in Lake Havasu City, AZ

SAND2241 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

SAND2241

2241 Sandwood Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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.
2241 Sandwood Dr #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lake Havasu City

2241 Sandwood Dr #2, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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.
2720 McCulloch Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

2720 McCulloch Blvd

2720 Mcculloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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.
P0751 - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

7.8

Very good

P0751

751 Powder Dr, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Lake Havasu City, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Lake Havasu City rental market.

How much is rent in Lake Havasu City?

The average rent in Lake Havasu City is $1,897 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lake Havasu City?

Average rent prices in Lake Havasu City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Lake Havasu City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lake Havasu City is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lake Havasu City?

To comfortably afford rent in Lake Havasu City, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lake Havasu City?

July offers the best rental deals in Lake Havasu City, with rents running about 7% lower than December, which sees the highest prices of the 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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