Last updated on July 18, 2026

Average rent in
Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Desert Ridge

$3,749/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Desert Ridge is $3,749 per month as of July 2026. This is 92% above the national average rent, or $1,799 more per month.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Desert Ridge

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 4% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $4,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Desert Ridge run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,449

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,325

2%

43%

2 bedroom

$2,780

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,595

3%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,625

14%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,449

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,780

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,595

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,625

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

26%

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$3,749
increased by92%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,440
increased by76%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ is 9% higher than the median rent in Kierland, Phoenix, AZ.

Discover rentals in Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

21611 N 48th Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Desert Ridge house for rent in Phoenix

SINGLE_FAMILY - Phoenix, AZ

21611 N 48th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85054

3 beds

2 baths

$2,575

House for rent

21130 N 36th Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Desert Ridge house for rent in Phoenix

SINGLE_FAMILY - Spanish - Phoenix, AZ

21130 N 36th Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85050

2 beds

2.5 baths

$2,600

House for rent

3660 E Zachary Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Desert Ridge house for rent in Phoenix

SINGLE_FAMILY - Phoenix, AZ

3660 E Zachary Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85050

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,700

House for rent

5450 E Deer Valley Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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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 $3,749 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Desert Ridge?

Average rent prices in Desert Ridge have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Desert Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Desert Ridge is 92% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,799 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 $150,000/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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