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Rental Market Trends in Payson, AZ

What is the average rent in Payson, AZ?

$1,435/month

Average Rent

728 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+8.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Payson, AZ is $1,435 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Payson rent prices are 12% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Payson, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,435 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,360 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,151 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,435/month
728 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,360/month
840 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,151/month
1,560 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 Payson, AZ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 8.2%, which averages out to $118 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 December 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Payson, AZ
Last Updated December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Payson, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
67% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Payson is $1,435, you’ll want to make about $4,783 per month or $57,396 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.

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909 N Matterhorn Rd

909 N Matterhorn Rd

909 N Matterhorn Rd,
Payson, AZ 85541

$2,700

4 Beds

938 W Madera Ln

938 W Madera Ln

938 W Madera Ln,
Payson, AZ 85541

$1,900

3 Beds

2007 E Rainbow Trail

2007 E Rainbow Trail

2007 E Rainbow Trail,
Payson, AZ 85541

$3,000

3 Beds

804 N Grapevine Dr

804 N Grapevine Dr

804 N Grapevine Dr,
Payson, AZ 85541

$6,500

3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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