Last updated on November 11, 2026

Average rent in
Sun City, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Sun City, AZ rent rose 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,749/month. Renters today are paying $54 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.6% month-over-month decline.

  • Sun City sits 8.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, reflecting a moderately priced market with a total of 60 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Sun City run around $1,270/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,299/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,650/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,920/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,090/month. The 2-bedroom median of $1,650/month reflects the largest share of rental inventory at 46.2%.

Median rent

Median rent in Sun City

$1,749/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sun City is $1,749 per month as of November 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $151 less per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sun City

60

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sun City rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Sun City, AZ

Average rent prices in Sun City have decreased by 3% 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 Sun City, AZ

Rent prices in Sun City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sun City is $1,564, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Sun City run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,555.

Listings

Studio

$1,270

No Change

11%

1 bedroom

$1,299

18%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,650

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,920

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$2,090

4%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,270

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,920

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,090

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

Sun City

Average rent

$1,737

Apartments

Average rent

$1,564

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

4%

Condos

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

33%

Houses

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sun City, 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 Sun City, AZ compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Sun City and Anthem by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sun City

Median rent price$1,749
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,325
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sun City, AZ is 25% lower than the median rent in Anthem, AZ.

Discover rentals in Sun City, AZ

9415 N 99th Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sun City

2 beds

2 baths

$1,250

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.
10953 W Kelso Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Sun City

Residential Lease, Sun City, AZ

10953 W Kelso Dr, Sun City, AZ 85351

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Price dropped $350Fees 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.
10913 W Santa Fe Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Sun City

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

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.
12235 N Cherry Hills Dr W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sun City

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
10901 W Sequoia Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sun City

Residential Lease, Sun City, AZ

10901 W Sequoia Dr, Sun City, AZ 85373

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,000

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.
10948 W Tropicana Cir #NA - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

16h ago

House for rent in Sun City

10948 W Tropicana Cir #NA, Sun City, AZ 85351

2 beds

2 baths

$3,800

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
10846 N 109th Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sun City

Residential Lease, Sun City, AZ

10846 N 109th Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

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.
11210 W Pueblo Ct #A - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sun City

11210 West Pueblo Court - A

11210 W Pueblo Ct #A, Sun City, AZ 85373

2 beds

2 baths

$3,399

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.
16731 N 113th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,930

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
11309 W Campana Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

4 beds

2 baths

$1,880

Price dropped $130Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
9939 W Alabama Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

4d ago

House for rent in Sun City

55+ Community - Sun City South

9939 W Alabama Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351

2 beds

2 baths

$1,525

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.
9425 W Rolling Hills Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sun City

2 beds

2 baths

$1,749

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
17622 N Jasmine Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$1,775

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
11313 W Campana Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,786

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
16731 N 113th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,930

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
11309 W Campana Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

4 beds

2 baths

$1,880

Price dropped $130Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
11309 W Campana Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

4 beds

2 baths

$1,880

Price dropped $130Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
11313 W Campana Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,786

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
9939 W Alabama Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

4d ago

House for rent in Sun City

55+ Community - Sun City South

9939 W Alabama Ave, Sun City, AZ 85351

2 beds

2 baths

$1,525

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.
9425 W Rolling Hills Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sun City

2 beds

2 baths

$1,749

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Sun City, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Sun City rental market.

How much is rent in Sun City?

The average rent in Sun City is $1,749 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sun City?

Average rent prices in Sun City have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Sun City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sun City is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $151 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sun City?

To comfortably afford rent in Sun City, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Sun City?

November emerges as the best time to apartment hunt in Sun City, offering both the lowest seasonal rents and the least competition among renters. February sees the highest rents, with approximately 11.8% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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).