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Rental Market Trends in Phoenix, AZ

What is the average rent in Phoenix, AZ?

$1,303/month

Average Rent

681 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Phoenix, AZ is $1,303 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,642/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 $1,084 per month for a studio, $1,303 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,570 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,081 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,084/month
453 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,303/month
681 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,570/month
968 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,081/month
1,291 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,307/month
533 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,890/month
1,142 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,930/month
1,663 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,573/month
2,604 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,436/month
766 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,107/month
1,099 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,493/month
1,391 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,549/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,326/month
1,146 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,734/month
1,599 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,342/month
2,397 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Phoenix, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.5%, which averages out to $45 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 May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Phoenix, AZ
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Phoenix, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
14% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
41% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Phoenix?

Based on current rent prices, Garfield, Metrocenter and North Mountain are the most affordable neighborhoods in Phoenix.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Garfield
$1,077/month
716 Sq Ft
Metrocenter
$1,112/month
648 Sq Ft
North Mountain
$1,142/month
649 Sq Ft
Grand
$1,205/month
652 Sq Ft
Estrella
$1,206/month
641 Sq Ft
Maryvale
$1,274/month
694 Sq Ft
East Phoenix
$1,275/month
659 Sq Ft
Midtown Phoenix
$1,324/month
669 Sq Ft
East Side
$1,379/month
678 Sq Ft
Papago
$1,381/month
660 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Phoenix?

Based on current rent prices, Roosevelt Row, Warehouse District and Central City are the most expensive neighborhoods in Phoenix.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Roosevelt Row
$1,984/month
753 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$1,954/month
752 Sq Ft
Central City
$1,945/month
747 Sq Ft
Desert View
$1,910/month
763 Sq Ft
Sky Harbor
$1,892/month
820 Sq Ft
Arcadia
$1,855/month
705 Sq Ft
Desert Ridge
$1,854/month
801 Sq Ft
South Mountain
$1,742/month
682 Sq Ft
Villagio at Happy Valley Condominiums
$1,647/month
849 Sq Ft
Downtown Phoenix
$1,624/month
706 Sq Ft

Which Phoenix neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Phoenix with the most apartments available are Downtown Phoenix, North Phoenix and Central City .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Phoenix
$1,624/month
706 Sq Ft
North Phoenix
$1,430/month
687 Sq Ft
Central City
$1,945/month
747 Sq Ft
Roosevelt Row
$1,984/month
753 Sq Ft
Midtown Phoenix
$1,324/month
669 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$1,954/month
752 Sq Ft
Papago
$1,381/month
660 Sq Ft
North Mountain
$1,142/month
649 Sq Ft
Encanto
$1,540/month
725 Sq Ft
Paradise Valley North
$1,487/month
697 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 $1,303, you’ll want to make about $4,343 per month or $52,116 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 5.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Phoenix is 12.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,084 - $2,081. You can expect to pay 2.8% more for groceries, 5.9% more for utilities, and 8.8% more for transportation.

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Phoenix, AZ

20,630 Available Apartments for Rent

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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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Apartment Averages

Garfield

Phoenix, AZ

Roosevelt Row

Phoenix, AZ

Studio
$1,287/month
$1,426/month
One Bedroom
$1,529/month
$1,833/month
Two Bedroom
$1,494/month
$2,528/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,652/month
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$1,205 - $2,619

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Phoenix, AZ 85004

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$1,334 - $2,879

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  • 965,041

    Units

  • 893

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75 Communities in Phoenix
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    Communities

  • 9,884

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

42 Communities in Phoenix
AMC
AMC
  • 606

    Communities

  • 121,571

    Units

  • 242

    Cities

33 Communities in Phoenix
RPM
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  • 653

    Communities

  • 180,899

    Units

  • 259

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26 Communities in Phoenix
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Chamberlin & Associates
  • 57

    Communities

  • 9,031

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

26 Communities in Phoenix
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  • 127,116

    Units

  • 220

    Cities

20 Communities in Phoenix
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Pro Residential Services, Inc.
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  • 7,020

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12 Communities in Phoenix

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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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