Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Havasu City, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lake Havasu City rent stands today

    Lake Havasu City, AZ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Month over month, rents cooled 5.3%.

  • Compared to national trends

    Lake Havasu City runs 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 333 total rentals offering a modest selection for renters in this Arizona market.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Lake Havasu City rent for $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,538/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. Houses, which make up 62.4% of rentals, run a median of $2,200/month compared to apartments at $1,349/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Lake Havasu City rose 14.8% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend. This segment's increase contrasts with the overall flat rent movement and shows a distinct dynamic for larger units.

Median rent

Median rent in Lake Havasu City

$1,800/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Lake Havasu City is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lake Havasu City

333

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same 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 $1,349, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Havasu City run $1,235 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$995

14%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,537

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,200

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,500

1%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,537

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

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 by5%

lower than 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 60% lower than the median rent in Aguila, AZ.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Aguila

$4,500

N/A
Last year
Blythe

$1,400

decreased by9%
Last year
Buckeye

$2,000

increased by2%
Last year
Bullhead City

$1,400

decreased by4%
Last year
Fort Mohave

$1,900

Flat
Last year
Golden Valley

$1,290

increased by17%
Last year

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

MCCU2690 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

MCCU2690

2690 Mcculloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

2 beds

1 bath

$975

2690 Mcculloch Blvd N #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lake Havasu City

2690 Mcculloch Blvd N #6, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

2 beds

1 bath

$975

2690 Mcculloch Blvd N #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lake Havasu City

2690 Mcculloch Blvd N #4, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

2 beds

1 bath

$975

2700 McCulloch Blvd N - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

7.9

Very good

2700 McCulloch Blvd N

2700 Mcculloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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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 September 12, 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 remained the same since last year.

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

Rent in Lake Havasu City is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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?

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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