Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Yuma, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Yuma rent stands today

    Yuma, AZ rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,495/month. Renters are paying $84 less per month on average than last year, a modest change for the market.

  • Yuma is 21.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 170 total rentals, a smaller inventory compared to larger metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Yuma rent for $900/month, 1-bedrooms for $850/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,300/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,100/month. The bedroom mix is led by 3-bed units, which make up 41.3% of rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median rent of $1,685/month, while apartments are priced lower at $950/month. Houses represent 68.4% of total rentals, reflecting the dominant property type in Yuma, AZ.

Median rent

Median rent in Yuma

$1,495/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Yuma is $1,495 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Yuma

170

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,685. 1-bedroom apartments in Yuma run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.

Listings

Studio

$900

9%

55%

1 bedroom

$850

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,300

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,650

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,100

5%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

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$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Yuma, AZ is 9% 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
Utilities7% higher

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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 $1,495 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Yuma?

Average rent prices in Yuma have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Yuma rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Yuma is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Yuma?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Yuma are Hettema Place ($1,082/mo), Mesa Heights ($1,150/mo), and Fair Acres ($1,150/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Yuma?

To comfortably afford rent in Yuma, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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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