Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Sierra Vista, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Sierra Vista, AZ rent rose 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Rents have cooled 2.7% month over month recently, and the $15 monthly increase from last year is modest compared to typical market shifts.

  • Sierra Vista rents are 34.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. This positions the city as a lower-cost option for renters compared to the national market.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $500/month, 1-bedrooms for $798/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,075/month in Sierra Vista, AZ. The range reflects varied options for renters across different bedroom counts, with studios at $500/month marking the lowest tier.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Sierra Vista, AZ fell 32.0% year over year, diverging from the overall citywide increase of 2.0%. This indicates a distinct market dynamic for smaller units compared to the broader rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Sierra Vista

$1,250/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sierra Vista is $1,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sierra Vista

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sierra Vista rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Sierra Vista, AZ

Average rent prices in Sierra Vista have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Sierra Vista, AZ

Rent prices in Sierra Vista vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sierra Vista is $903, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Sierra Vista run $806 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,028.

Listings

Studio

$500

1%

24%

1 bedroom

$798

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,075

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,575

5%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,000

8%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$798

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

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

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

Sierra Vista

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

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 Sierra Vista, AZ is 25% higher than the median rent in Benson, AZ.

Cost of living in Sierra Vista, AZ

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services9% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health5% lower
Housing14% lower
Transportation3% lower
Utilities4% higher

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4250 E Foothills Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$806–$1,122

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2 beds

1 bath

$875

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Condo for rent in Sierra Vista

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Frequently asked questions for Sierra Vista, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Sierra Vista rental market.

How much is rent in Sierra Vista?

The average rent in Sierra Vista is $1,250 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sierra Vista?

Average rent prices in Sierra Vista have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Sierra Vista rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sierra Vista is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sierra Vista?

To comfortably afford rent in Sierra Vista, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Sierra Vista?

August offers the lowest rental prices in Sierra Vista, running about 11% below March rates, which see the highest rents of the year.

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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