Last updated on August 2, 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 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $86 more per month on average than last year.

  • Lake Havasu City sits 7.2% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 304 total rentals available across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Lake Havasu City rent for about $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,550/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,500/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Lake Havasu City

$1,800/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lake Havasu City is $1,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $140 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lake Havasu City

304

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased 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 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,272. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Havasu City run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$995

15%

37%

1 bedroom

$1,250

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,550

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,300

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,500

6%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

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 by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$4,500
increased by132%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 60% 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

1776 Lear Bay - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lake Havasu City

SINGLE_FAMILY - Lake Havasu City, AZ

1776 Lear Bay, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86404

5 beds

3.5 baths

$4,000

$400

Price drop

House for rent

2720 McCulloch Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

2720 McCulloch Blvd

2720 Mcculloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

2700 McCulloch Blvd N - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

2700 McCulloch Blvd N

2700 Mcculloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

MCCU2690 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

MCCU2690

2690 Mcculloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075

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 August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lake Havasu City?

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

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

Rent in Lake Havasu City is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $140 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lake Havasu City average around $1,240/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,520/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).

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