Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Rio Rico, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Rio Rico

$1,675/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rio Rico is $1,675 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $265 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rio Rico

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rio Rico rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Rio Rico, AZ

Average rent prices in Rio Rico have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Rio Rico, AZ

Rent prices in Rio Rico vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rio Rico is $1,372, whereas a house costs $1,800. 2-bedroom apartments in Rio Rico run $1,350 on average.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,100

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,600

1%

47%

3 bedroom

$2,150

3%

35%

4 bedroom

$2,195

5%

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

47%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

41%

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

Compare median rent prices in Rio Rico and Benson by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rio Rico

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rio Rico, AZ is 56% higher than the median rent in Benson, AZ.

Discover rentals in Rio Rico, AZ

El Destino - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

El Destino

1271 W Frontage Rd, Rio Rico, AZ 85648

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,250–$1,550

Apartment for rent

1191 Calle Chaparral - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rio Rico

AVAILABLE MID AUGUST 2026

1191 Calle Chaparral, Rio Rico, AZ 85648

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

House for rent

1233 Paseo Chubasco #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rio Rico

4 beds

2 baths

$1,700

House for rent

Available Apr 13

178 Calle Pulpo #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rio Rico

178 Calle pulpo Rio Rico Az

178 Calle Pulpo #NA, Rio Rico, AZ 85648

4 beds

2 baths

$2,100

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Rio Rico, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Rio Rico rental market.

How much is rent in Rio Rico?

The average rent in Rio Rico is $1,675 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rio Rico?

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

How does Rio Rico rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rio Rico is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $265 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rio Rico?

To comfortably afford rent in Rio Rico, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/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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