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Rental Market Trends in Yuma, AZ

What is the average rent in Yuma, AZ?

$974/month

Average Rent

549 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Yuma, AZ is $974 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $852 per month for a studio, $974 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,209 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,384 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$852/month
416 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$974/month
549 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,209/month
847 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,384/month
1,236 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,029/month
296 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,768/month
271 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,863/month
515 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,267/month
674 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,430/month
0 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,634/month
80 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,551/month
1,110 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Yuma, AZ?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $27 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 April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Yuma, AZ
Percentage*
Rent Range
12% Below $700/month
38% $700 - $1,000/month
42% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Yuma?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Yuma
$1,042/month
482 Sq Ft
Sunset Mesa
$1,052/month
463 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Yuma?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sunset Mesa
$1,052/month
463 Sq Ft
Downtown Yuma
$1,042/month
482 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
$1,042/month
482 Sq Ft
Sunset Mesa
$1,052/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 $974, you’ll want to make about $3,246 per month or $38,952 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 3.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Yuma is 12.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $852 - $1,384. You can expect to pay 0.8% less for groceries, 7.9% more for utilities, and 1.0% less for transportation.

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Yuma, AZ

281 Available Apartments for Rent

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

Use the tool below to compare Yuma, 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

Downtown Yuma

Yuma, AZ

Sunset Mesa

Yuma, AZ

Studio
$864/month
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One Bedroom
$950/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,153/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,288/month
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3370 S Avenue 8 E,
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1600 W 12th St,
Yuma, AZ 85364

$1,025 - $1,300

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3900 W 22nd Ln,
Yuma, AZ 85364

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2351 S 37th Ave,
Yuma, AZ 85364

$1,300 - $1,475

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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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