Last updated on June 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 $1,550/month. Month over month, rent slipped 1.6%, following a recent trough of $1,400/month in February 2026 and a peak of $1,600/month in July 2025.

  • Yuma sits 20.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 132 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Yuma run around $700/month, 1-bedrooms around $900/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,995/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,750/month while apartments sit at $950/month, providing a wide range of options.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Dunes saw rents fall 66.5% year over year to $1,650/month, Rancho Serreno dropped 62.2% to $1,078/month, and Barkley Ranch declined 59.3% to $1,100/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide flat trend, showing significant neighborhood-level variation.

Median rent

Median rent in Yuma

$1,550/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Yuma is $1,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Yuma

132

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 2% 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 $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Yuma run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$700

12%

64%

1 bedroom

$900

5%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,200

7%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,700

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,995

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

64%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Yuma, AZ is 21% lower 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

Las Flores Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

Las Flores Apartments

Las Flores Apts, Yuma, AZ 85364

1–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$795

Apartment for rent

13250 - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9.2

Excellent

13250

Lothlorien Apts., Yuma, AZ 85364

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$855–$1,075

Apartment for rent

12743 - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.5

Very good

12743

404 S Magnolia Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

12500 - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.4

Very good

12500

S 3rd Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment 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 $1,550 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Yuma?

Average rent prices in Yuma have decreased by 2% 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 $400 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Yuma?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Yuma are Falls Ranch ($1,075/mo), Rancho Serreno ($1,077/mo), and Mesa Heights ($1,200/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Yuma?

To comfortably afford rent in Yuma, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Yuma, Arizona rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $870 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's rental 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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