Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Average rent in
Phoenix, AZ
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Phoenix, AZ is $1,650. This is -15%, or $300, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,650
8%Total rentals
3,004
for rent on Zumper.com
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Phoenix, AZ is $1,650. This is -15%, or $300, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.
Rent price trends in
Phoenix, AZ
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Phoenix, AZ have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Phoenix, AZ
The monthly rent for an apartment in Phoenix, AZ is $1,307. A 1-bedroom apartment in Phoenix, AZ costs about $1,160 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,399. Houses for rent in Phoenix, AZ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,230.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,149 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,490 |  1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,190 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,775 | 5% | 5% | |
Studio | $950 | No Change | 10% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Citrus Acres | $1,395 | |
Desert Ridge | $3,925 | |
Downtown Phoenix | $2,025 | |
Garfield | $1,325 | |
Governmental Mall | $1,250 | |
Kierland | $4,509 | |
La Mancha | $1,241 | |
Mountain Park Ranch | $2,035 | |
Paradise Valley Oasis | $2,295 | |
Tramonto | $2,197 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,307 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,595 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,230 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $840 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,149
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,490
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,190
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
Downtown Phoenix
Average rent
$2,025
Garfield
Average rent
$1,325
Kierland
Average rent
$4,509
Citrus Acres
Average rent
$1,395
La Mancha
Average rent
$1,241
Desert Ridge
Average rent
$3,925
Tramonto
Average rent
$2,197
Governmental Mall
Average rent
$1,250
Mountain Park Ranch
Average rent
$2,035
Paradise Valley Oasis
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$1,307
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,230
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$840
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Phoenix, 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.
Compare rent prices in Phoenix, AZ to other cities
Median rent prices in Phoenix, AZ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Avondale, AZ.
Phoenix
15%lower than the national median
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Phoenix, AZ is 15% lower than the median rent in Avondale, AZ.
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$1,934
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$1,791
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$2,000
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$8,100
16%Last year
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$2,200
2%Last year
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$3,022
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$1,800
6%Last year
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$2,030
2%Last year
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$1,900
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$2,100
4%Last year
Cost of living in
Phoenix, AZ
The overall cost of living in Phoenix, AZ is 6% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 2% higher |
Groceries | 3% higher |
Health | 8% lower |
Housing | 16% higher |
Transportation | 5% higher |
Utilities | 7% higher |
Discover rentals in Phoenix, AZ
5d+ ago
Tramonto house for rent in Phoenix
34975 N North Valley Pkwy #152, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Studio
0 baths
$500
House for rent
2d ago
2535 W Highland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Phoenix
1 bed
1 bath
$599
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1845 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
4 beds
1 bath
$645–$825
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Phoenix
9230 N 6th St #9, Phoenix, AZ 85020
1 bed
1 bath
$650
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Phoenix
9230 N 6th St #2, Phoenix, AZ 85020
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
30m ago
5601 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85035
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$695–$1,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
1d ago
1703 W Mountain View Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85021
1–2 beds
1 bath
$695–$795
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
5632 N Camelback Canyon Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018
5 beds
5.5 baths
$45,000
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
4925 E Red Rock Dr #43, Phoenix, AZ 85018
5 beds
5.5 baths
$40,000
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
5316 E Royal View Dr S, Phoenix, AZ 85018
5 beds
4.5 baths
$25,000
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5d+ ago
Heritage Heights apartment for rent in Phoenix
4 beds
0 baths
$20,000
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
4549 E Calle Tuberia, Phoenix, AZ 85018
4 beds
4.5 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
4 beds
4.5 baths
$19,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hacienda Granada house for rent in Phoenix
4 beds
4.5 baths
$19,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
5222 N Saddle Rock Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018
5 beds
4 baths
$15,000
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
3833 N 30th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7750 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85035
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,231–$1,698
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2735 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$750–$1,350
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1601 E Highland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,402–$6,732
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2735 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$750–$1,350
Apartment for rent
54m ago
Verified
5535 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85035
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,330
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
4030 N 44th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$900–$1,049
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
8400 W Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
10 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$868–$2,223
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
3211 E Pinchot Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85018
1 bed
1 bath
$925–$999
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2001 W Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$999–$1,075
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
24100 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
3833 N 30th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
7750 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85035
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,480
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2735 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$750–$1,350
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1601 E Highland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,402–$6,732
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5455 N 18th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
3 beds
2 baths
$3,748
Apartment for rent
Phoenix Metro Report
The Zumper Phoenix Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to reveal the most and least expensive cities, as well as those with the fastest growing rents. The Arizona one bedroom median rent was $1,232 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Flagstaff was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,700.
- Scottsdale ranked as the second priciest with rent at $1,690.
- Gilbert placed third with rent at $1,550.
The Least Expensive
- Glendale ranked as the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,010.
- Bullhead City was the second least expensive with rent at $1,020.
- Lake Havasu City placed third with rent priced at $1,180.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Glendale had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 15.1%.
- Goodyear saw rent drop 9.3%, making it second.
- Prescott Valley was third with rent decreasing 8.1%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Bullhead City had the largest monthly rent price decline, down 5.6%.
- Buckeye was second with rent dropping 3.9%.
- Flagstaff saw rent decrease 2.3% last month, making it third.
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The Zumper Phoenix Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.