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Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Nelson, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Nelson
$2,095/mo
55%vs previous year
The average rent in Nelson is $2,095 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Nelson
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 55% 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
Nelson, AZ
Rent prices in Nelson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nelson is $1,353, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Nelson run $1,165 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,273.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $625 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,294 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | No Change | 59% | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Silverbell West | $2,205 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,353 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,250 | No Change | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$625
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,294
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last year
59%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Silverbell West
Average rent
$2,205
Apartments
Average rent
$1,353
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
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
8%higher than the national median
51%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Nelson, AZ is 121% higher than the median rent in Ajo, AZ.
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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 $2,095 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Nelson?
Average rent prices in Nelson have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 55% since last year.
How does Nelson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Nelson is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $84,000/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).