Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Queen Creek, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Queen Creek rent stands today

    Queen Creek, AZ rent rose 12.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,395/month. Renters are paying $283 more per month than last year, reaching the city's peak rent level from July 2026 at $2,449/month.

  • Queen Creek is 23.4% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, marking it as a pricier market with a total rental inventory of 104 units.

  • Price ranges

    In Queen Creek, 1-bedroom units rent for $900/month, while 2- and 3-bedroom units both rent for $2,200/month. Houses command a median rent of $2,400/month, compared to apartments at $1,765/month. The largest share of rentals are 4+ bedrooms, renting for $2,548/month on average.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Orchard Ranchettes rents fell 62.2% year over year to $2,250/month across 23 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 12.6% rise and shows a localized cooldown in that neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Queen Creek

$2,395/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Queen Creek is $2,395 per month as of August 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $465 more per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Queen Creek

104

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Queen Creek rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Queen Creek, AZ

Average rent prices in Queen Creek have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 Queen Creek, AZ

Rent prices in Queen Creek vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Queen Creek is $1,765, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Queen Creek run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,765.

Listings

1 bedroom

$900

6%

20%

2 bedroom

$2,200

2%

35%

3 bedroom

$2,200

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,547

1%

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

35%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,547

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

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

Compare median rent prices in Queen Creek and Apache Junction by all bedroom counts and property types.

Queen Creek

Median rent price$2,395
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,810
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Queen Creek, AZ is 32% higher than the median rent in Apache Junction, AZ.

Discover rentals in Queen Creek, AZ

20421 E Excelsior Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Queen Creek

Renting out my second master bedroom with own private bathroom

20421 E Excelsior Ct, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

5 beds

3.5 baths

$840

House for rent

Available Jul 10

22337 E Via De Olivos #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Queen Creek

22337 E Via De Olivos #NA, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,400

House for rent

Available Aug 1

2300 E Magma Rd #27 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Queen Creek

2300 E Magma Road Unit 27 - 27

2300 E Magma Rd #27, Queen Creek, AZ 85143

3 beds

2 baths

$1,475

House for rent

Available Aug 1

1004 E Cowboy Cove Trl - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Queen Creek

3 beds

2 baths

$1,625

House for rent

Available May 19

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Frequently asked questions for Queen Creek, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Queen Creek rental market.

How much is rent in Queen Creek?

The average rent in Queen Creek is $2,395 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Queen Creek?

Average rent prices in Queen Creek have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Queen Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Queen Creek is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $465 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Queen Creek?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Queen Creek are Orchard Ranchettes ($1,999/mo), Villages At Queen Creek ($2,260/mo), and Pegasus Airpark ($2,280/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Queen Creek?

To comfortably afford rent in Queen Creek, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Queen Creek?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Queen Creek average around $1,510/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,840/month. One-bedrooms dropped 2.9% year over year, while two-bedrooms remained relatively stable.

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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