Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Average rent in
Phoenix, AZ

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Phoenix, AZ is $1,652. This is -14%, or $258, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,652

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,958

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Phoenix, AZ is $1,652. This is -14%, or $258, lower than the national average.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
41%
32%
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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,195 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 $2,195.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,150

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,150

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,600

2%

No Change

Studio

$959

3%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$959

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

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$1,652
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,955
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Phoenix, AZ is 15% 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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$1,955

decreased by4%

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$2,295

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$1,695

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$1,900

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Last year

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$13,500

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$2,182

increased by4%

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$2,995

decreased by3%

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$1,800

decreased by4%

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$2,000

increased by2%

Last year

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$1,827

increased by3%

Last year

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$2,080

decreased by9%

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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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