Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
Phoenix, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Phoenix, AZ rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,649/month. Renters pay $50 less per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Phoenix is 13.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market offers 2,847 total rentals, providing a broad range of options for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $999/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,155/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,479/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,105/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month. These figures reflect the diversity of unit sizes in Phoenix.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $2,181/month, while apartments rent for $1,342/month. Houses make up 51.8% of total rentals, and apartments 37.3%, a notable property-type split in the inventory.
Median rent
Median rent in Phoenix
$1,649/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Phoenix is $1,649 per month as of November 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $251 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Phoenix
2,847
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 3% 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 $1,342, whereas a house costs $2,181. 1-bedroom apartments in Phoenix run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $999 |  5% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,155 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,479 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,105 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,599 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central City South | $1,620 | |
Desert Ridge | $3,235 | |
Downtown Phoenix | $1,902 | |
Foothills Golf Club | $2,850 | |
Garfield | $1,275 | |
Kierland | $3,993 | |
La Mancha | $1,088 | |
Paradise Valley Oasis | $2,327 | |
Tramonto | $2,042 | |
Vista Income Estates | $1,057 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,342 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $1,550 | No Change | 3% | |
Houses | $2,181 | No Change | 1% | |
Rooms | $852 | No Change | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,155
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,479
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,105
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,599
Last year
2%
Downtown Phoenix
Average rent
$1,902
Garfield
Average rent
$1,275
Kierland
Average rent
$3,993
Desert Ridge
Average rent
$3,235
La Mancha
Average rent
$1,088
Vista Income Estates
Average rent
$1,057
Tramonto
Average rent
$2,042
Paradise Valley Oasis
Average rent
$2,327
Foothills Golf Club
Average rent
$2,850
Central City South
Average rent
$1,620
Apartments
Average rent
$1,342
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,181
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$852
Last year
4%
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
13%lower than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Phoenix, AZ is 17% lower than the median rent in Avondale, AZ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,983
2%$2,300
5%$1,860
6%$1,825
5%$1,999
4%$9,950
18%$2,095
$3,000
$1,749
3%$2,070
4%$1,795
5%$1,975
1%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
Downtown Phoenix house for rent in Phoenix
112 N Central Ave #M08, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Studio
0 baths
$399
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Tramonto house for rent in Phoenix
34975 N North Valley Pkwy #152, Phoenix, AZ 85086
Studio
0 baths
$500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
1708 W Yuma St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
1 bed
1 bath
$599
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
2111 E Chanute Pass #NA, Phoenix, AZ 85040
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
4925 E Red Rock Dr #43, Phoenix, AZ 85018
5 beds
5.5 baths
$40,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
4744 N 56th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018
5 beds
4.5 baths
$25,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
12h ago
House for rent in Phoenix
4601 N Royal View Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018
4 beds
5 baths
$24,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Phoenix
4348 E Mitchell Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85018
4 beds
4.5 baths
$24,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
19h ago
Verified
8245 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$917–$1,456
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7750 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85035
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,248–$1,731
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1601 E Highland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,539–$8,564
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
4304 E Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85018
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,706–$5,369
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
7611 S 36th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,324–$1,999
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
8400 W Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,134–$1,960
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 9-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
9652 N 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$718–$3,276
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
4902 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$826–$1,664
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
8245 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$917–$1,456
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7750 W Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85035
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,248–$1,731
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1601 E Highland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,539–$8,564
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2121 W Butler Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85021
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
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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 $1,649 per month as of November 7, 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 3% since last year.
How does Phoenix rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Phoenix is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $251 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Phoenix?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Phoenix are Vista Income Estates ($1,057/mo), La Mancha ($1,088/mo), and Garfield ($1,275/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Phoenix?
To comfortably afford rent in Phoenix, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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 $1,236 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Scottsdale was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,830.
- Flagstaff ranked as the second priciest with rent at $1,640.
- Gilbert placed third with rent at $1,540.
The Least Expensive
- Kingman was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $960.
- Bullhead City was the second least expensive with rent at $1,080.
- Glendale placed third with rent priced at $1,100.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Prescott Valley had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 7.8%.
- Tempe saw rent drop 7.5%, making it second.
- Kingman was third with rent decreasing 6.8%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Lake Havasu City had the largest monthly rent price decline, down 3.1%.
- Bullhead City was second with rent dropping 2.7%.
- Peoria & Tempe both saw rent decrease 0.8% last month, making them tied for 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.