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Rental Market Trends in Cottonwood, AZ

What is the average rent in Cottonwood, AZ?

$1,365/month

Average Rent

646 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Cottonwood, AZ is $1,365 per month. This is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Cottonwood more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Cottonwood, you can expect to pay about $955 per month for a studio, $1,365 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,501 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,697 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$955/month
450 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,365/month
646 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,501/month
907 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,697/month
1,183 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,114/month
1,433 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,200/month
1,602 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cottonwood, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.4%, which averages out to $32 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Cottonwood, AZ
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cottonwood, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
22% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cottonwood, AZ?

Because the average rent in Cottonwood is $1,365, you’ll want to make about $4,550 per month or $54,600 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Cottonwood, AZ

42 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Cottonwood, AZ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Cottonwood, AZ to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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345 W State Route 89A,
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801 N 6th St,
Cottonwood, AZ 86326

$1,350

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801 N 6th St,
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$1,250

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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