Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Prescott, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Prescott, AZ rent rose 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters are paying $103 more per month on average than last year, despite a 2.6% month-over-month decline in June 2026.

  • Prescott is 7.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with a total of 140 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for about $1,048/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,432/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,650/month. Larger units range from $2,350/month for 3-bedrooms to $3,750/month for 4+ bedrooms. These figures reflect the range renters face by bedroom size.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment climbed 23.1% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 6.0%. Meanwhile, studios fell 12.3% and 3-bedroom units declined 4.1%, showing varied rent trends across bedroom types in Prescott, AZ.

Median rent

Median rent in Prescott

$1,800/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Prescott is $1,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Prescott

140

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 6% 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 $1,431, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Prescott run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,047

2%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,431

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,350

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,750

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,047

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,431

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

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$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

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

RR175 - 218 S. McCormick Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

RR175 - 218 S. McCormick Street

218 S Mccormick St, Prescott, AZ 86303

1 bed

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

570 First Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

570 First Street

570 1st St, Prescott, AZ 86301

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

720 E Willis St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

720 E Willis St

720 E Willis St, Prescott, AZ 86301

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

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 $1,800 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Prescott?

Average rent prices in Prescott have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Prescott's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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