Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Yuma, AZ

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Yuma rent stands today

    Yuma, AZ rent slipped 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $233 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.3% month-over-month increase in July 2026.

  • Yuma sits 22.3% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 152 total rentals offering a smaller but diverse market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Yuma run around $650/month, 1-bedrooms around $865/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,000/month. Houses command a median of $1,750/month, while apartments are lower at $970/month, reflecting the inventory split dominated by houses.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Dunes saw rents fall 61.0% year over year to $1,500/month across 12 rentals, a much sharper decline than the citywide 6.0% drop. Meanwhile, Cielo Verde rents rose 32.1% year over year to $1,850/month, showing strong local variation in Yuma's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Yuma

$1,500/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Yuma is $1,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $430 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Yuma

152

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Yuma 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 Yuma, AZ

Average rent prices in Yuma have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $970, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Yuma run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$650

7%

67%

1 bedroom

$865

2%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,200

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,000

5%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

67%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$865

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

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$1,500
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Yuma, AZ is 2% 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

Discover rentals in Yuma, AZ

13250 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

13250

Lothlorien Apts., Yuma, AZ 85364

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$855–$1,075

Apartment for rent

12500 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

12500

S 3rd Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Walnut Ave - Triplex - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.3

Very good

Walnut Ave - Triplex

2183 S Walnut Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

2880 S 1st Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Yuma

CONDO - Yuma, AZ

2880 S 1st Ave #D, Yuma, AZ 85364

2 beds

0 baths

$950

Condo for rent

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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 $1,500 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Yuma?

Average rent prices in Yuma have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Yuma rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Yuma is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $430 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Yuma?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Yuma are Hettema Place ($1,137/mo), Galahad Manor ($1,400/mo), and El Pueblocito ($1,400/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Yuma average around $900/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,250/month.

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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