Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Maricopa, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Maricopa rent stands today

    Maricopa, AZ rent is essentially flat year over year with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year despite a 2.4% month-over-month decline in July 2026.

  • Maricopa's median rent of $1,850/month is 4.6% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median. This positions Maricopa as a mid-tier market for renters seeking value. The city has 166 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Maricopa are $750/month, 1-bedrooms $1,149/month, and 2-bedrooms $1,795/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,750/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month. The rental inventory is mostly houses, which shape the market's pricing.

Median rent

Median rent in Maricopa

$1,850/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Maricopa is $1,850 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $90 less per month.

$0.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Maricopa

166

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Maricopa rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Maricopa, AZ

Average rent prices in Maricopa have decreased by 2% 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 Maricopa, AZ

Rent prices in Maricopa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Maricopa is $1,379, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Maricopa run $1,149 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,279.

Listings

Studio

$750

52%

-

1 bedroom

$1,149

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,795

5%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,750

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,000

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

52%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Maricopa, 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 Maricopa, AZ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Maricopa and Avondale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Maricopa

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,926
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Maricopa, AZ is 4% lower than the median rent in Avondale, AZ.

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House for rent in Maricopa

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House for rent in Maricopa

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

$1,550

Price drop

House for rent

42322 W Lunar St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Maricopa

3 beds

2 baths

$1,550

House for rent

Available Jul 28

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Frequently asked questions for Maricopa, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Maricopa rental market.

How much is rent in Maricopa?

The average rent in Maricopa is $1,850 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Maricopa?

Average rent prices in Maricopa have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Maricopa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Maricopa is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $90 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Maricopa?

To comfortably afford rent in Maricopa, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Maricopa?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Maricopa average around $1,040/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,880/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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