Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Yuma, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Yuma, AZ rent slipped 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters today are paying $45 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,600/month in July 2025.

  • Yuma sits 23.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 154 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Yuma run around $811/month, 1-bedrooms around $868/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,300/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom counts.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Dunes neighborhood saw rents fall 71.7% year over year to $1,275/month across 24 rentals. Meanwhile, Cielo Verde rents rose 39.3% year over year to $1,950/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 3.0%.

Median rent

Median rent in Yuma

$1,450/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Yuma is $1,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Yuma

154

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Yuma 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 Yuma, AZ

Average rent prices in Yuma have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased 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 Yuma, AZ

Rent prices in Yuma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Yuma is $985, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Yuma run $861 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,211.

Listings

Studio

$811

No Change

46%

1 bedroom

$868

5%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,299

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,700

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,200

5%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$811

Last year

46%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$868

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

18%

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

Compare median rent prices in Yuma and Avenue B And C by all bedroom counts and property types.

Yuma

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Yuma, AZ is 7% higher than the median rent in Avenue B And C, AZ.

Cost of living in Yuma, 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 & Services2% lower
Groceries1% lower
Health3% higher
Housing13% lower
Transportation1% lower
Utilities9% higher

Discover rentals in Yuma, AZ

Virginia Manor - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Virginia Manor

2621 S Virginia Dr, Yuma, AZ 85364

2 beds

1 bath

$911

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
12500 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

12500

S 3rd Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364

2 beds

1 bath

$925

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.
13250 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

13250

Lothlorien Apts., Yuma, AZ 85364

2 beds

1 bath

$930

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.
Pacifica Manor - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Pacifica Manor

266 S 6th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364

2 beds

1 bath

$961

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions for Yuma, AZ

Quick answers to common questions about the Yuma rental market.

How much is rent in Yuma?

The average rent in Yuma is $1,450 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Yuma?

Average rent prices in Yuma have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Yuma rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Yuma is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Yuma?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Yuma are Galahad Manor ($1,275/mo), Hacienda Estates ($1,300/mo), and Hettema Place ($1,350/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Yuma?

To comfortably afford rent in Yuma, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Yuma?

December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Yuma, with rents running about 5.6% lower than peak June prices and reduced 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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