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Rental Market Trends in Phoenix, AZ

What is the average rent in Phoenix, AZ?

$1,304/month

Average Rent

680 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Phoenix, AZ is $1,304 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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, $1,304 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,566 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,084 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,084/month
447 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,304/month
680 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,566/month
967 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,084/month
1,292 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,209/month
515 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,922/month
1,140 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,906/month
1,665 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,448/month
2,598 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,456/month
765 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,019/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,426/month
1,447 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,575/month
672 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,272/month
1,138 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,779/month
1,619 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,698/month
2,117 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Phoenix, AZ?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.3%, which averages out to $42 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 April 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
42% $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, Fruitland Acres, Cavalier Manor and Garden Villa are the most affordable neighborhoods in Phoenix.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fruitland Acres
$839/month
560 Sq Ft
Cavalier Manor
$898/month
652 Sq Ft
Garden Villa
$899/month
580 Sq Ft
Urbandale
$902/month
589 Sq Ft
Villas Northern
$937/month
629 Sq Ft
Stardust Skies
$938/month
625 Sq Ft
Northern Village
$938/month
625 Sq Ft
Delano Estates
$941/month
620 Sq Ft
Tengen Place
$942/month
597 Sq Ft
Mission Manor
$944/month
530 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Phoenix?

Based on current rent prices, Cimarron, Roosevelt and Evans Churchill are the most expensive neighborhoods in Phoenix.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cimarron
$3,130/month
552 Sq Ft
Roosevelt
$2,235/month
781 Sq Ft
Evans Churchill
$2,222/month
774 Sq Ft
Maryland Gardens
$2,176/month
611 Sq Ft
Maryland Sands
$2,176/month
611 Sq Ft
Copper Square
$2,096/month
758 Sq Ft
Roosevelt Row
$1,979/month
750 Sq Ft
Squaw Peak Vista
$1,977/month
984 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$1,947/month
749 Sq Ft
Toscana at Desert Ridge Condominiums
$1,944/month
786 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
$1,633/month
707 Sq Ft
North Phoenix
$1,435/month
685 Sq Ft
Central City
$1,937/month
745 Sq Ft
Roosevelt Row
$1,979/month
750 Sq Ft
Midtown Phoenix
$1,326/month
667 Sq Ft
Warehouse District
$1,947/month
749 Sq Ft
Copper Square
$2,096/month
758 Sq Ft
Evans Churchill
$2,222/month
774 Sq Ft
Papago
$1,398/month
665 Sq Ft
Roosevelt
$2,235/month
781 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 $1,304, you’ll want to make about $4,346 per month or $52,152 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 - $2,084. 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

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How does Phoenix, AZ compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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Phoenix, AZ

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$1,255 - $3,221

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295 E Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004

$1,462 - $3,606

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290 E Roosevelt St,
Phoenix, AZ 85004

$1,355 - $2,831

Studio - 2 Beds

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  • 9,884

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

42 Communities in Phoenix
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  • 613

    Communities

  • 122,618

    Units

  • 243

    Cities

34 Communities in Phoenix
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  • 653

    Communities

  • 179,706

    Units

  • 259

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26 Communities in Phoenix
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    Communities

  • 9,031

    Units

  • 15

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  • 129,613

    Units

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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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