Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Phoenix, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Phoenix
$1,616/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Phoenix is $1,616 per month as of September 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $283 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Phoenix
3,099
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Phoenix rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Phoenix, AZ
Average rent prices in Phoenix have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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
Phoenix, AZ
Rent prices in Phoenix vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Phoenix is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Phoenix run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  2% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central City South | $1,499 | |
Citrus Acres | $1,422 | |
Desert Ridge | $3,097 | |
Downtown Phoenix | $1,954 | |
Garfield | $1,325 | |
Governmental Mall | $1,249 | |
La Mancha | $1,178 | |
Paradise Valley Oasis | $2,320 | |
Tramonto | $2,060 | |
Vista Income Estates | $1,099 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,195 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $878 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Downtown Phoenix
Average rent
$1,954
Garfield
Average rent
$1,325
Desert Ridge
Average rent
$3,097
Vista Income Estates
Average rent
$1,099
Tramonto
Average rent
$2,060
La Mancha
Average rent
$1,178
Citrus Acres
Average rent
$1,422
Central City South
Average rent
$1,499
Paradise Valley Oasis
Average rent
$2,320
Governmental Mall
Average rent
$1,249
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$878
Last 30 days
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.
How does rent in Phoenix, AZ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Phoenix and Avondale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Phoenix
15%lower than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Phoenix, AZ is 16% lower than the median rent in Avondale, AZ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,925
3%$2,335
4%$1,795
$1,767
8%$1,995
$8,000
14%$2,127
4%$3,000
5%$1,795
2%$2,075
1%$1,800
3%$2,045
2%Cost of living in Phoenix, AZ
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | No difference |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 4% lower |
| Housing | 9% higher |
| Transportation | 13% higher |
| Utilities | 8% higher |
Discover rentals in Phoenix, AZ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
3838 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85012
1 bed
1 bath
$225
House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Downtown Phoenix house for rent in Phoenix
112 N Central Ave #M08, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Studio
0 baths
$399
House for rent
5d+ ago
Tramonto house for rent in Phoenix
34975 N North Valley Pkwy #152, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Studio
0 baths
$500
House for rent
1d ago
1845 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
4 beds
1 bath
$645–$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
4925 E Red Rock Dr #43, Phoenix, AZ 85018
5 beds
5.5 baths
$40,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
4601 N Royal View Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018
4 beds
5 baths
$25,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
4744 N 56th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018
5 beds
4.5 baths
$30,000
$25,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
3216 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Studio
0 baths
$23,500
House for rent
3h ago
Verified
8245 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$905–$1,444
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7750 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85035
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,248–$1,731
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3833 N 30th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,104–$2,903
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2001 W Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,008–$1,399
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5535 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85035
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,018–$1,258
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
13229 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,184–$3,066
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13021 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,097–$2,644
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
8245 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$905–$1,444
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7750 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85035
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,248–$1,731
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3833 N 30th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,104–$2,903
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Phoenix, AZ
Quick answers to common questions about the Phoenix rental market.
How much is rent in Phoenix?
The average rent in Phoenix is $1,616 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Phoenix?
Average rent prices in Phoenix have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Phoenix rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Phoenix is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $283 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Phoenix?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Phoenix are Vista Income Estates ($1,099/mo), La Mancha ($1,178/mo), and Governmental Mall ($1,249/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Phoenix?
To comfortably afford rent in Phoenix, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Phoenix?
December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Phoenix, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition. June sees the highest rents, with approximately an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
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 $1,234 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Scottsdale was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,800.
- Flagstaff ranked as the second priciest with rent at $1,640.
- Gilbert placed third with rent at $1,560.
The Least Expensive
- Kingman was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $880.
- Glendale was the second least expensive with rent at $1,060.
- Casa Grande placed third with rent priced at $1,100.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Prescott Valley had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 13.5%.
- Goodyear saw rent drop 7.4%, making it second.
- Tempe was third with rent decreasing 6.1%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Apache Junction had the largest monthly rent price decline, down 5.7%.
- Prescott Valley was second with rent dropping 5.6%.
- Peoria saw rent decrease 3.7% last month, making it third.
About
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.