Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Sierra Vista, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Sierra Vista rent stands today

    Sierra Vista, AZ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,225/month. Month over month, rents cooled by 2.9%.

  • Sierra Vista, AZ is 35.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with a current median rent of $1,225/month and 52 total rentals available. This positions it as an accessible rental market for value-seeking renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $500/month, 1-bedrooms for $825/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,050/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,800/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of rents available across Sierra Vista, AZ.

Median rent

Median rent in Sierra Vista

$1,225/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Sierra Vista is $1,225 per month as of October 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sierra Vista

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same 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 $940, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Sierra Vista run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

Studio

$500

No Change

32%

1 bedroom

$825

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,050

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,500

6%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,800

13%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$500

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

3%

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$1,225
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sierra Vista, AZ is 2% 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
Utilities3% higher

Discover rentals in Sierra Vista, AZ

Mountain Steppes Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

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Mountain Steppes Apartments

4250 E Foothills Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

2 beds

1 bath

$881

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.

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532 Graham Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Sierra Vista

3 beds

1 bath

$899

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.
4301 Plaza Vis #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Sierra Vista

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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.
Garden Plaza Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

9.6

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Garden Plaza Apartments

100 Golf Links Rd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

2 beds

2 baths

$940

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.

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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 $1,225 per month as of October 31, 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 remained the same since last year.

How does Sierra Vista rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sierra Vista is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 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 $49,000/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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