Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Maricopa, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Maricopa, AZ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,799/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with a negligible $14 difference per month on average.

  • Maricopa sits 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a modestly priced market with 199 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for about $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,149/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,788/month in Maricopa. The 4+ bedroom segment rents at $1,945/month, showing variation across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Maricopa

$1,799/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Maricopa is $1,799 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $101 less per month.

$0.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Maricopa

199

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Maricopa rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 remained the same 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 Maricopa, AZ

Rent prices in Maricopa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Maricopa is $1,360, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Maricopa run $1,149 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,279.

Listings

Studio

$750

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,149

4%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,787

5%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,747

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,945

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,787

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,747

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last 30 days

No Change

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$1,799
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,925
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Maricopa, AZ is 7% lower than the median rent in Avondale, AZ.

Discover rentals in Maricopa, AZ

45556 W Amsterdam Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Maricopa

Residential Lease, Maricopa, AZ

45556 W Amsterdam Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85139

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

35750 W Costa Blanca Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Maricopa

3 BEDROOM IN TORTOSA

35750 W Costa Blanca Dr, Maricopa, AZ 85138

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

42623 W Michaels Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Maricopa

3 bed 2 bath Home in Maricopa

42623 W Michaels Dr, Maricopa, AZ 85138

3 beds

2 baths

$1,595

$1,495

Price drop

36509 W Padilla St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Maricopa

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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 $1,799 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Maricopa?

Average rent prices in Maricopa have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $101 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 $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 Maricopa?

November offers the best rental deals in Maricopa, with rents running about 5% lower than the February peak season.

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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