Casa Grande

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Casa Grande, AZ

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A tranquil suburb in the desert with a rich history

Desert Suburban Great Location Peaceful Historic

Located halfway between Phoenix and Tucson, Casa Grande combines desert living with small-town atmosphere in the Sonoran Desert. The rental market currently shows average rates of $1,256 for one-bedroom units and $1,385 for two-bedrooms, with prices trending downward by approximately 7% over the past year. Housing options include garden-style apartments and single-family homes, particularly in areas near Interstate 10 and along Florence Boulevard.

Founded in 1879 during Arizona's mining boom, this historic railroad town maintains its heritage while embracing growth. Casa Grande Mountain Park provides hiking trails with sweeping desert views. The Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort holds a special place in baseball history as the former spring training site of the San Francisco Giants. Downtown Casa Grande preserves its historic character with local businesses, while The Promenade offers additional shopping destinations. The Sonoran Desert climate allows for outdoor activities throughout most of the year, with particularly warm summers. Casa Grande's convenient location between major cities and expanding employment opportunities, including the Lucid Motors manufacturing facility, continues to draw new residents to the area.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Casa Grande, AZ is $984 for a studio, $1,263 for one bedroom, $1,425 for two bedrooms, and $1,749 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Casa Grande has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,263/month
677 Sq Ft
House
$1,887/month
1,613 Sq Ft
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Transportation

24

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cottonwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

451 Students

Mccartney Ranch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

660 Students

Mesquite Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

467 Students

Cholla Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

510 Students

Evergreen Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

51 Students

Cottonwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

451 Students

Mccartney Ranch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

660 Students

Mesquite Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

467 Students

Cholla Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

510 Students

Evergreen Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

51 Students

Casa Grande Union High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,132 Students

Vista Grande

Public

Grades 9-12

1,790 Students

Desert Winds High School

Public

Grades 9-12

329 Students

Casa Verde High School

Public

Grades 9-12

85 Students

Cavit - Vista Grande

Public

Grades 9-12

1 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.