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Rental Market Trends in Phoenix, AZ
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Phoenix, AZ is $1,299/month.
Rent in Phoenix is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,299/month
Average Rent
682 Sq Ft
Average Size
-1.4%
Change / Year
17,212
Available Apartments
Phoenix rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Phoenix average $1,093 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Phoenix average $1,299 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Phoenix average $1,571 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Phoenix average $2,080 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Phoenix, AZ?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.4%, which averages out to $18 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
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Rent Ranges in Phoenix, AZ
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
12%
Below $700/month
21%
$700 - $1,000/month
42%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
18%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
7%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Phoenix?
Based on current rent prices, Casa Real Phoenix, Metrocenter and North Mountain are the most affordable neighborhoods in Phoenix.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Phoenix?
Based on current rent prices, Pierson Place, Pierson Place and Warehouse District 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, North Phoenix and Midtown Phoenix .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Phoenix, AZ?
Because the average rent in Phoenix is $1,299, you’ll want to make about $4,330 per month or $51,960 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 4.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Phoenix is 10.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,093 - $2,080. You can expect to pay 2.9% more for groceries, 6.3% more for utilities, and 10.0% 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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Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Sun City
Avg Rent: $1,461/month
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Paradise Valley
Avg Rent: $2,487/month
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Youngtown
Avg Rent: $1,251/month
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Glendale
Avg Rent: $1,171/month
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El Mirage
Avg Rent: $1,161/month
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Tolleson
Avg Rent: $1,389/month
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Litchfield Park
Avg Rent: $1,471/month
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Peoria
Avg Rent: $1,402/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Phoenix?
The average rent in Phoenix is $1,299 per month, which is 22.0% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Phoenix?
The average rent for a house in Phoenix, AZ is $2,914 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Phoenix?
The average rent for a townhome in Phoenix, AZ is $2,449 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Phoenix?
The average rent for a condo in Phoenix, AZ is $1,426 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Phoenix?
Rents in Phoenix, AZ are decreasing, with prices down 1.4% year-over-year and $18 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Phoenix?
In Phoenix, AZ, 42% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.