Last updated on September 27, 2026

Average rent in
Sun Lakes, AZ

Median rent

Median rent in Sun Lakes

$2,500/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sun Lakes is $2,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sun Lakes

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sun Lakes rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sun Lakes, AZ

Average rent prices in Sun Lakes have decreased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Lakes, AZ

Rent prices in Sun Lakes vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sun Lakes is $2,111, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Sun Lakes run $1,799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,929.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,605

54%

-

2 bedroom

$2,500

4%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,395

7%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,995

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,605

Last 30 days

54%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Sun Lakes and Casa Grande by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sun Lakes

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,699
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sun Lakes, AZ is 47% higher than the median rent in Casa Grande, AZ.

Discover rentals in Sun Lakes, AZ

8934 E Minnesota Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sun Lakes

2 beds

2 baths

$1,700

9635 E Palomino Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sun Lakes

Residential Lease, Sun Lakes, AZ

9635 E Palomino Pl, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

2 beds

3 baths

$1,850

9647 E Palomino Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sun Lakes

Residential Lease, Sun Lakes, AZ

9647 E Palomino Pl, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

2 beds

2 baths

$1,900

9317 E Cactus Ln S - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sun Lakes

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Frequently asked questions for Sun Lakes, AZ

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

How much is rent in Sun Lakes?

The average rent in Sun Lakes is $2,500 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sun Lakes?

Average rent prices in Sun Lakes have decreased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Sun Lakes rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sun Lakes is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Sun Lakes, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

May offers the lowest rents in Sun Lakes, with prices running about 43% lower than December's peak rates. November is the least competitive month with lower demand, while April sees the highest competition among renters.

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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