Last updated on September 3, 2026

Average rent in
Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Desert Ridge

$3,500/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Desert Ridge is $3,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 83% above the national average rent, or $1,590 more per month.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Desert Ridge

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Desert Ridge rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

Average rent prices in Desert Ridge have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

Rent prices in Desert Ridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Desert Ridge is $1,700, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Desert Ridge run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,409

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

32%

2 bedroom

$2,750

6%

29%

3 bedroom

$3,650

6%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,000

9%

35%

Studio

Average rent

$1,409

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

32%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

35%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Desert Ridge, 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 Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Desert Ridge and Kierland by all bedroom counts and property types.

Desert Ridge

Median rent price$3,500
increased by83%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,437
increased by80%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ is 2% higher than the median rent in Kierland, Phoenix, AZ.

Discover rentals in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

5450 E Deer Valley Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Desert Ridge condo for rent in Phoenix

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Condo for rent

4245 E Folgers Rd - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Desert Ridge house for rent in Phoenix

4 beds

3 baths

$3,395

$2,795

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 10

21624 N 46th Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Desert Ridge house for rent in Phoenix

Residential Lease, Phoenix, AZ

21624 N 46th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85050

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

House for rent

4720 E Weaver Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Desert Ridge house for rent in Phoenix

Residential Lease, Phoenix, AZ

4720 E Weaver Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85050

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Desert Ridge rental market.

How much is rent in Desert Ridge?

The average rent in Desert Ridge is $3,500 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Desert Ridge?

Average rent prices in Desert Ridge have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Desert Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Desert Ridge is 83% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,590 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Desert Ridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Desert Ridge, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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