Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Safford, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Safford

$1,247/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Safford is $1,247 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $702 less per month.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Safford

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Safford rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Safford, AZ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Safford, AZ

Average rent prices in Safford have decreased by 9% 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 Safford, AZ

Rent prices in Safford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Safford is $935, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Safford run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

1 bedroom

$650

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,200

27%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,000

6%

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

38%

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

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

Safford

Median rent price$1,247
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Safford, AZ is 25% higher than the median rent in Benson, AZ.

Discover rentals in Safford, AZ

Valley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Valley Apartments

2807 S 12th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546

1–2 beds

1 bath

$875–$995

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Safford, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Safford rental market.

How much is rent in Safford?

The average rent in Safford is $1,247 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Safford?

Average rent prices in Safford have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Safford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Safford is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $702 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Safford?

To comfortably afford rent in Safford, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Safford