Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
San Tan Valley, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where San Tan Valley rent stands today

    San Tan Valley, AZ rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters today are paying $76 more per month on average than last year despite a slight month-over-month decline of 1.2%.

  • San Tan Valley sits 5.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 213 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in San Tan Valley run at $4,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,349/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,225/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,099/month. The inventory is mostly larger units, with 3-bed and 4+ bed units each making up 45% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in San Tan Valley

$1,995/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Tan Valley is $1,995 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Tan Valley

213

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Tan Valley rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in San Tan Valley, AZ

Average rent prices in San Tan Valley have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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 San Tan Valley, AZ

Rent prices in San Tan Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Tan Valley is $1,650, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in San Tan Valley run $1,515 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,845.

Listings

Studio

$4,500

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,349

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,225

4%

78%

3 bedroom

$1,850

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,099

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$4,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,349

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

78%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in San Tan Valley, 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 San Tan Valley, AZ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in San Tan Valley and Apache Junction by all bedroom counts and property types.

San Tan Valley

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,755
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Tan Valley, AZ is 14% higher than the median rent in Apache Junction, AZ.

Discover rentals in San Tan Valley, AZ

2300 E Magma Rd #51 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in San Tan Valley

2300 E Magma Rd #172 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in San Tan Valley

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

29429 N Blackfoot Daisy Dr - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

House for rent in San Tan Valley

3 Bedroom in Johnson Ranch Golf Community!

29429 N Blackfoot Daisy Dr, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,725

$1,525

Price drop

4186 E Aragonite Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,675

$1,525

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for San Tan Valley, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the San Tan Valley rental market.

How much is rent in San Tan Valley?

The average rent in San Tan Valley is $1,995 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Tan Valley?

Average rent prices in San Tan Valley have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does San Tan Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Tan Valley is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in San Tan Valley?

To comfortably afford rent in San Tan Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in San Tan Valley?

December offers the best rental deals in San Tan Valley, with rents running about 8.6% lower than the February peak season.

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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