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Payson, AZ Area Guide

Cool pine air and scenic hiking trails define the city of Payson

Mountains Restaurants Accessible Park Wooded Hiking

About a 90-minute drive southwest to Phoenix, Payson is a small town in Central Arizona in the high desert. As a part of the Tonto National Forest, this city features incredible mountain views, seeing as it sits directly in mountainous terrain. Enjoy the cool pine air of Payson by visiting one of the city’s exquisite community parks. Green Valley Park is known for its fishing lakes, playgrounds, and fun-filled seasonal community events in a 13-acre green space, while residents visit Rumsey Park for its athletic fields and playgrounds!

This welcoming, wooded oasis is home to the world’s oldest rodeo in the nation, taking place at the Payson fairgrounds. Enjoy the convenience of supermarkets, a blend of chain and local eateries, retailers, and services along Highway 87 and 260, giving residents easy access in and out of town. Payson is the ideal destination for hikers and lovers of the outdoors!

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Payson, AZ is $1,365 for one bedroom, $1,312 for two bedrooms, and $2,156 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Payson has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,365/month
728 Sq Ft
House
$3,033/month
1,498 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,666/month
227 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Payson, AZ is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

45 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

33 / 100

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

Payson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Payson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Payson Center For Success High School

Public

Grades 9-12

89 Students

Payson Education Center

Public

Grades 9-12

40 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

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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 February 2026.