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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Rio Rico, AZ
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Rio Rico
$1,500/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Rio Rico is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rio Rico
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rio Rico rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rio Rico, AZ
Average rent prices in Rio Rico have decreased by 11% 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
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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,950. 2-bedroom apartments in Rio Rico run $1,175 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change |  41% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 6% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | 15% | 46% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Rio Rico, AZ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | No Change | - | |
Condos | $1,200 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,950 | 6% | 8% |
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
41%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
46%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Rio Rico, AZ.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
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
21%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rio Rico, AZ is 25% higher than the median rent in Benson, AZ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,200
9%$1,872
6%$1,600
9%$1,600
17%$2,072
4%$1,950
6%$1,225
$975
22%$1,350
33%$1,825
3%$2,022
3%$1,895
11%Discover rentals in Rio Rico, AZ
3d ago
House for rent in Rio Rico
226 Paseo Montura #1, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rio Rico
1191 Calle Chaparral, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
1271 W Frontage Rd, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rio Rico
1191 Calle Chaparral, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Rio Rico
226 Paseo Montura #1, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 4
2d ago
1271 W Frontage Rd, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rio Rico?
Average rent prices in Rio Rico have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Rio Rico rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rio Rico is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $60,000/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).