Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Havasu City, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Lake Havasu City, AZ rent slipped 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $28 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,000/month in May 2025.

  • Lake Havasu City sits 7.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a smaller inventory of 283 total rentals available across the metro.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,150/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,235/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,550/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,500/month in Lake Havasu City. The range reflects a wide spread in unit sizes and prices, with studios at the lower end.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $2,300/month compared to $1,300/month for apartments in Lake Havasu City, AZ. This difference shows distinct price tiers by property type, with houses commanding higher rents.

Median rent

Median rent in Lake Havasu City

$1,800/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lake Havasu City is $1,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lake Havasu City

283

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lake Havasu City rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Average rent prices in Lake Havasu City have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased 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 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 $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Havasu City run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

14%

86%

1 bedroom

$1,235

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,550

5%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,400

6%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,500

25%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

86%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,235

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

6%

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$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 40% 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 & Services7% higher
Groceries1% lower
Health8% lower
Housing68% higher
Transportation6% lower
Utilities13% higher

Discover rentals in Lake Havasu City, AZ

2020 Smoketree Ave N #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lake Havasu City

Condo for rent

Available Jun 10

Havasu Apartments 2060 Smoketree Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.2

Very good

Havasu Apartments 2060 Smoketree Ave N

2060 Smoketree Ave N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

JAMA2639 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

JAMA2639

2639 Jamaica Blvd S, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406

2 beds

1 bath

$1,020

Apartment for rent

2639 Jamaica Blvd S #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lake Havasu City

2639 Jamaica Blvd S #1, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,020

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,800 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lake Havasu City?

Average rent prices in Lake Havasu City have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

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

Rent in Lake Havasu City is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

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 $72,000/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?

Lake Havasu City, Arizona rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 per month. Two-bedroom apartments experienced a decline of 3.6% from the previous year, while one-bedroom rents remained relatively stable.

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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