Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Nelson, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Nelson
$2,135/mo
The average rent in Nelson is $2,135 per month as of August 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $225 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Nelson
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Nelson rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Nelson, AZ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Nelson, AZ
Average rent prices in Nelson have increased by 37% over the last month.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Nelson, AZ
Rent prices in Nelson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nelson is $1,402, whereas a house costs $2,217. 2-bedroom apartments in Nelson run $1,231 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $625 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,499 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,040 |  37% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,240 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Silverbell West | $2,242 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,402 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,217 | 37% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$625
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,499
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,040
Last 30 days
37%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,240
Silverbell West
Average rent
$2,242
Apartments
Average rent
$1,402
Houses
Average rent
$2,217
Last 30 days
37%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Nelson, 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 Nelson, AZ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Nelson and Ajo by all bedroom counts and property types.
Nelson
12%higher than the national median
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Nelson, AZ is 125% higher than the median rent in Ajo, AZ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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18%Discover rentals in Nelson, AZ
5d+ ago
Silverbell West house for rent in Nelson
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Silverbell West house for rent in Nelson
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Nelson, AZ
Quick answers to common questions about the Nelson rental market.
How much is rent in Nelson?
The average rent in Nelson is $2,135 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Nelson?
Average rent prices in Nelson have increased by 37% over the last month.
How does Nelson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Nelson is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Nelson?
To comfortably afford rent in Nelson, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).