Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Maricopa, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Maricopa rent stands today

    Maricopa, AZ rent rose 1.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,870/month. Renters today are paying $81 more per month on average than last year, with a month-to-month increase of 1.1%.

  • Maricopa sits 4.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 145 total rentals available in the city. This positions Maricopa as an accessible market for renters seeking value.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Maricopa run around $2,050/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,395/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,770/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,789/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month. The 3-bedroom segment makes up the largest share of total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Houses have a median rent of $1,875/month compared to $1,472/month for apartments. Houses represent 92.3% of the rental inventory, making them the dominant property type in Maricopa.

Median rent

Median rent in Maricopa

$1,870/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Maricopa is $1,870 per month as of June 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $80 less per month.

$0.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Maricopa

145

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,472, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Maricopa run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,499.

Listings

Studio

$2,050

17%

-

1 bedroom

$1,395

5%

84%

2 bedroom

$1,770

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,789

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,000

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

84%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,770

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,789

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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$1,870
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,935
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Maricopa, AZ is 3% lower than the median rent in Avondale, AZ.

Discover rentals in Maricopa, AZ

18967 N Leland Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Maricopa

Private Furnished Bedroom in Spacious Maricopa Home

18967 N Leland Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85138

4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,000

House for rent

Available Jun 15

36439 W Pampoloma Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Maricopa

3 beds

2 baths

$1,550

House for rent

Available Jul 15

43811 W Elizabeth Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Maricopa

SINGLE_FAMILY - Maricopa, AZ

43811 W Elizabeth Ave, Maricopa, AZ 85138

3 beds

2 baths

$1,550

House for rent

36488 W Barcelona Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Maricopa

36488 West Barcelona Lane - 1

36488 W Barcelona Ln #1, Maricopa, AZ 85138

3 beds

2 baths

$1,595

House for rent

Available Jun 22

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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 $1,870 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Maricopa?

Average rent prices in Maricopa have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Maricopa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Maricopa is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $80 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 $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Maricopa average around $940 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,900 per month. These figures reflect the current rental market in this Arizona community, with two-bedroom apartments commanding significantly higher prices than smaller units.

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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