1989 Mesquite Ave
1989 Mesquite Ave,
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
$1,650
2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Lake Havasu City, AZ
What is the average rent in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
$680/month
Average Rent
511 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $680 per month. This is 58% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Lake Havasu City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lake Havasu City, you can expect to pay about $737 per month for a studio, $680 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $883 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $973 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $11 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Lake Havasu City, AZ
Last Updated March 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
67%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
17%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
Because the average rent in Lake Havasu City is $680, you’ll want to make about $2,266 per month or $27,192 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 24.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Lake Havasu City is 73.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $680 - $973. You can expect to pay 0.1% more for groceries, 16.6% more for utilities, and 5.9% less for transportation.
How does Lake Havasu City, AZ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lake Havasu City, 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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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.