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Rental Market Trends in Phoenix, AZ

What is the average rent in Phoenix, AZ?

$1,334/month

Average Rent

677 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Phoenix, AZ is $1,334 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Phoenix more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Phoenix, you can expect to pay about $1,124 per month for a studio, $1,334 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,583 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,089 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,124/month
456 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,334/month
677 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,583/month
961 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,089/month
1,265 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,342/month
584 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,493/month
1,252 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,834/month
1,619 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,090/month
2,488 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,619/month
702 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,962/month
1,029 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,233/month
1,306 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,536/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,389/month
1,233 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,009/month
1,659 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,878/month
1,773 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Phoenix, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.5%, which averages out to $33 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Phoenix, AZ
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Phoenix, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
15% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Phoenix?

Based on current rent prices, Elm Acres, West Bartlett Estates and Villas Northern are the most affordable neighborhoods in Phoenix.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Elm Acres
$867/month
647 Sq Ft
West Bartlett Estates
$924/month
592 Sq Ft
Villas Northern
$953/month
626 Sq Ft
Braewood Estates
$971/month
520 Sq Ft
Lake Biltmore Village
$978/month
604 Sq Ft
Cavalier Manor
$982/month
652 Sq Ft
Homestead Terrace
$991/month
536 Sq Ft
Estrella Northwest
$1,002/month
630 Sq Ft
Fruitland Acres
$1,012/month
569 Sq Ft
Melrose Shadows
$1,022/month
577 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Phoenix?

Based on current rent prices, Knoell Garden Groves, Cimarron and Villagio at Happy Valley Condominiums are the most expensive neighborhoods in Phoenix.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Knoell Garden Groves
$3,390/month
560 Sq Ft
Cimarron
$3,239/month
580 Sq Ft
Villagio at Happy Valley Condominiums
$2,682/month
827 Sq Ft
View Paradise
$2,446/month
671 Sq Ft
Phoenix-Metro R.V. Park
$2,401/month
740 Sq Ft
San Marino
$2,275/month
848 Sq Ft
Regents Park
$2,273/month
728 Sq Ft
Copper Square
$2,216/month
761 Sq Ft
Evans Churchill
$2,206/month
763 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$2,190/month
751 Sq Ft

Which Phoenix neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Phoenix with the most apartments available are Downtown Phoenix, South West Valley and North Phoenix .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Phoenix
$1,716/month
726 Sq Ft
South West Valley
$1,474/month
712 Sq Ft
North Phoenix
$1,529/month
690 Sq Ft
Deer Valley
$1,513/month
718 Sq Ft
Midtown Phoenix
$1,520/month
702 Sq Ft
Central City
$1,998/month
742 Sq Ft
Roosevelt Row
$2,053/month
748 Sq Ft
Encanto
$1,651/month
779 Sq Ft
North Mountain
$1,294/month
658 Sq Ft
Camelback
$1,609/month
681 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Phoenix is $1,334, you’ll want to make about $4,446 per month or $53,352 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 Phoenix, AZ is 6.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Phoenix is 15.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,124 - $2,089. You can expect to pay 2.8% more for groceries, 6.6% more for utilities, and 5.4% more for transportation.

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Studio - 3 Beds | $1,883 - $5,980

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1-2 Beds | $1,425 - $1,985

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  • 3,262

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  • 906,381

    Units

  • 841

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78 Communities in Phoenix
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  • 77

    Communities

  • 10,670

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

41 Communities in Phoenix
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    Communities

  • 125,822

    Units

  • 257

    Cities

33 Communities in Phoenix
Chamberlin & Associates
Chamberlin & Associates
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    Communities

  • 10,060

    Units

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    Cities

31 Communities in Phoenix
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  • 604

    Communities

  • 160,180

    Units

  • 237

    Cities

22 Communities in Phoenix
Avenue5 Residential
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    Communities

  • 113,919

    Units

  • 198

    Cities

20 Communities in Phoenix
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  • 6,855

    Units

  • 12

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† 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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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