Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Prescott, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Prescott rent stands today

    Prescott, AZ rents are essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Month over month, rents cooled by 2.9%, showing a recent downward shift in the market.

  • Prescott is 9.3% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 159 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,444/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,596/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,495/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,800/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Prescott saw rents decline by 11.8% year over year, diverging from the citywide flat trend. This contrasts with smaller units, which held steadier rents over the same period.

Median rent

Median rent in Prescott

$1,750/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Prescott is $1,750 per month as of July 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $180 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Prescott

159

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Prescott rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 decreased by 3% 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 Prescott, AZ

Rent prices in Prescott vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Prescott is $1,445, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Prescott run $1,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

2%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,443

6%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,596

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,495

4%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,800

7%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,443

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,596

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

16%

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 by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,415
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Prescott, AZ is 28% 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

MANUFACTURED - Prescott, AZ

700 White Spar Rd, Prescott, AZ 86303

Studio

0 baths

$550

Apartment for rent

1147 Mary Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Prescott

1147 MARY DR DOOR 2, PRESCOTT AZ

1147 Mary Dr, Prescott, AZ 86305

1 bed

1 bath

$600

House for rent

301 W Merritt Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

301 W Merritt Street

301 W Merritt St, Prescott, AZ 86301

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

RR906 - 638 2nd Street (aka 202 W Navajo Dr) - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.4

Very good

RR906 - 638 2nd Street (aka 202 W Navajo Dr)

638 2nd St, Prescott, AZ 86301

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

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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 July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Prescott?

Average rent prices in Prescott have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Prescott rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Prescott is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $180 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 July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Prescott average around $1,440/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,650/month.

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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