Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Average rent in
Phoenix, AZ

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Phoenix, AZ is $1,665. This is -12%, or $235, lower than the national average.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,665

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

3,133

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Phoenix, AZ is $1,665. This is -12%, or $235, lower than the national average.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
40%
33%
15%
10%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

56%
44%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 2% 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 $1,325. A 1-bedroom apartment in Phoenix, AZ costs about $1,187 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,420. Houses for rent in Phoenix, AZ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,175.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,151

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$1,499

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,099

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,522

2%

2%

Studio

$965

6%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$965

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,151

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,522

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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

Median rent price$1,665
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Phoenix, AZ is 12% lower than the median rent in Avondale, AZ.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Avondale

$1,900

decreased by4%

Last year

Chandler

$2,200

decreased by3%

Last year

El Mirage

$1,810

increased by4%

Last year

Glendale

$1,660

decreased by5%

Last year

Goodyear

$1,910

decreased by4%

Last year

Paradise Valley

$15,250

increased by4%

Last year

Peoria

$2,100

decreased by2%

Last year

Scottsdale

$2,999

decreased by4%

Last year

Sun City

$1,795

decreased by1%

Last year

Surprise

$1,995

increased by2%

Last year

Tempe

$1,800

increased by10%

Last year

Tolleson

$1,960

decreased by14%

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% higher

Groceries

3% higher

Health

8% lower

Housing

16% higher

Transportation

5% higher

Utilities

7% higher

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7.4

Very good

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1 bath

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