Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Safford, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Safford

$1,650/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Safford is $1,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Safford

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Safford rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Safford, AZ

Average rent prices in Safford have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Safford run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,150

4%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,400

6%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,000

7%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,200

23%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

11%

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$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Safford, AZ is 65% higher than the median rent in Benson, AZ.

Discover rentals in Safford, AZ

Valley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Valley Apartments

2807 S 12th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546

1–2 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,025

2507 E Us Highway 70 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Safford

Single Family, 1 story above ground, Safford, AZ

2507 E Us Highway 70, Safford, AZ 85546

3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

803 W Navajo Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Safford

3 bedroom home convenient to Safford Schools

803 W Navajo Ln, Safford, AZ 85546

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

419 E 7th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Safford

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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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 $1,650 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Safford?

Average rent prices in Safford have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Safford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Safford is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $66,000/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