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Rental Market Trends in Yuma, AZ

What is the average rent in Yuma, AZ?

$961/month

Average Rent

557 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Yuma, AZ is $961 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Yuma more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Yuma, you can expect to pay about $839 per month for a studio, $961 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,188 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,337 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$839/month
413 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$961/month
557 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,188/month
841 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,337/month
1,233 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$993/month
325 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,898/month
1,293 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,823/month
1,382 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Yuma, AZ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $19 more 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 Yuma, AZ
Last Updated September 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Yuma, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
15% Below $700/month
38% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Yuma?

Based on current rent prices, Sunset Mesa and Downtown Yuma" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Yuma.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sunset Mesa
$941/month
463 Sq Ft
Downtown Yuma
$1,057/month
488 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Yuma?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Yuma and Sunset Mesa" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Yuma.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Yuma
$1,057/month
488 Sq Ft
Sunset Mesa
$941/month
463 Sq Ft

Which Yuma neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Yuma with the most apartments available are Downtown Yuma and Sunset Mesa" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Yuma
$1,057/month
488 Sq Ft
Sunset Mesa
$941/month
463 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Yuma is $961, you’ll want to make about $3,203 per month or $38,436 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 Yuma, AZ is 4.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Yuma is 13.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $839 - $1,337. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 8.1% more for utilities, and 0.9% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Sunset Mesa

Yuma, AZ

Downtown Yuma

Yuma, AZ

Studio
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$844/month
One Bedroom
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$935/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,129/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,240/month
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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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