Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Sierra Vista, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Sierra Vista rent stands today

    Sierra Vista, AZ rent rose 3.2% year over year to a current median of $1,290/month, though rents have cooled 3.8% month over month. Renters are paying $27 more per month on average than last year despite the recent monthly dip.

  • Sierra Vista sits 33.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters compared to many other metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Sierra Vista rent for about $685/month, 1-bedrooms around $790/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,100/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,862/month. Houses command a median rent of $1,650/month, while apartments are lower at $965/month, reflecting the city's mix of housing types.

Median rent

Median rent in Sierra Vista

$1,290/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sierra Vista is $1,290 per month as of June 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $660 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sierra Vista

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista, AZ

Average rent prices in Sierra Vista have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $965, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Sierra Vista run $790 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.

Listings

Studio

$685

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$790

4%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,100

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$1,862

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$685

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$790

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,862

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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$1,290
decreased by34%

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 Sierra Vista, AZ is 29% 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

Discover rentals in Sierra Vista, AZ

4225 Calle Barona - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Sierra Vista

House for rent

West Wood Village - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

West Wood Village

201 N Garden Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

1–2 beds

1 bath

$825–$1,000

Apartment for rent

93 Kings Way #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sierra Vista

93 Kings Way #9, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

4151 Calle Ladero #B - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

House for rent in Sierra Vista

House for rent

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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 $1,290 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sierra Vista?

Average rent prices in Sierra Vista have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $660 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 $52,000/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?

Sierra Vista's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $780 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the larger share of available inventory at 32% of monthly listings compared to one-bedrooms at 10%.

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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