Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Sun City, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Sun City, AZ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no month-to-month change in median rent observed recently.

  • Sun City is 10.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The market includes 68 total rentals, offering a small but stable option for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $850/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,422/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,675/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,898/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,149/month in Sun City. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment climbed 11.8% year over year, and the 4+ bedroom segment rose 8.8%, both diverging from the citywide trend. These shifts show distinct dynamics within Sun City's rental market compared to the overall flat citywide change.

Median rent

Median rent in Sun City

$1,750/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sun City is $1,750 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sun City

68

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sun City 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 Sun City, AZ

Average rent prices in Sun City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased 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 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 $1,395, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Sun City run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,225.

Listings

Studio

$850

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,422

22%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,675

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,897

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,149

3%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,422

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,149

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$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sun City, AZ is 29% lower than the median rent in Anthem, AZ.

Discover rentals in Sun City, AZ

9231 N 99th Ave - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sun City

Apartment for rent

Available May 29

10831 W Deanne Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sun City

Sun City

10831 W Deanne Dr, Sun City, AZ 85351

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

House for rent

Available Nov 30

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sun City

Apartment for rent

10806 N 110th Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sun City

SINGLE_FAMILY - Sun City, AZ

10806 N 110th Dr, Sun City, AZ 85351

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

House for rent

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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 $1,750 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sun City?

Average rent prices in Sun City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Sun City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sun City is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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?

Sun City rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments dominate the market at 62% of available listings, making them easier to find than one-bedrooms which represent only 9% of inventory.

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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