Adara
888 N 4th St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004
$750 - $3,400
Studio - 4 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Phoenix, AZ
What is the average rent in Phoenix, AZ?
$1,296/month
Average Rent
678 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of November 2025, the average rent in Phoenix, AZ is $1,296 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/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 $1,098 per month for a studio, $1,296 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,559 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,078 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Phoenix, AZ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.9%, which averages out to $50 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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Rent Ranges in Phoenix, AZ
Last Updated November 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
14%
Below $700/month
20%
$700 - $1,000/month
42%
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18%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Phoenix?
Based on current rent prices, Wedgewood Park, Highland West and Melrose Shadows are the most affordable neighborhoods in Phoenix.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Phoenix?
Based on current rent prices, Cimarron, Evans Churchill and Roosevelt are the most expensive neighborhoods in Phoenix.
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Which Phoenix neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Phoenix with the most apartments available are Downtown Phoenix, South West Valley and Deer Valley .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Phoenix, AZ?
Because the average rent in Phoenix is $1,296, you’ll want to make about $4,320 per month or $51,840 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 6.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Phoenix is 15.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,098 - $2,078. You can expect to pay 3.1% more for groceries, 9.1% more for utilities, and 8.2% more for transportation.
How does Phoenix, AZ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Phoenix, 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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.