Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Prescott, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Prescott, AZ rent slipped 5.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $191 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Prescott sits 7.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 149 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Prescott run around $998/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,495/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,538/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,900/month. The rent range covers all bedroom tiers available in the market.

Median rent

Median rent in Prescott

$1,750/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Prescott is $1,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Prescott

149

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Prescott rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Prescott, AZ

Average rent prices in Prescott have remained the same 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 Prescott, AZ

Rent prices in Prescott vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Prescott is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Prescott run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$997

1%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,495

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,538

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,350

4%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$997

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,538

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Prescott, 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 Prescott, AZ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Prescott and Anthem by all bedroom counts and property types.

Prescott

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,480
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Prescott, AZ is 29% lower than the median rent in Anthem, AZ.

Cost of living in Prescott, 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 & Services11% higher
Groceries2% higher
Health7% lower
Housing69% higher
Transportation3% higher
Utilities10% lower

Discover rentals in Prescott, AZ

700 White Spar Rd - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Prescott

Residential Lease, Prescott, AZ

700 White Spar Rd, Prescott, AZ 86303

Studio

0 baths

$550

625 Dameron St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

625 Dameron St.

625 Dameron Dr, Prescott, AZ 86301

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Price drop

210 S. Rush Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

210 S. Rush Street

210 S Rush St, Prescott, AZ 86303

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

707 Lincoln Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

707 Lincoln Avenue

707 Lincoln Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Prescott, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Prescott rental market.

How much is rent in Prescott?

The average rent in Prescott is $1,750 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Prescott?

Average rent prices in Prescott have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Prescott rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Prescott is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Prescott?

To comfortably afford rent in Prescott, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Prescott?

Based on Zumper's data, fall months like October and November offer the best opportunities with reduced competition and lower demand, while April sees the highest competition with roughly 10% higher rents than the most affordable 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).

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