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Average Rent in Marana, AZ & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Marana, AZ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,778/mo
Lowest Available
$1,225/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
30
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Marana, AZ
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marana 85658 | $1,798 | ▲ $16 | $1,451 | 2 | 21 |
| Marana 85653 | $1,732 | ▲ $75 | $1,225 | 2 | 9 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Marana, AZ?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Marana, AZ is $1,778 per month across 4 apartment communities and 30 available units.
The most affordable option is Marana Apartments starting at $1,225/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,582/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,754/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,003/mo.
Prices range from $1,225 to $2,473 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Marana, AZ
Rent Prices by Apartment in Marana, AZ
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marana Apartments | $1,225/mo | $1,263/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
| Legacy Apartments at Dove Mountain | $1,451/mo | $1,579/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
| Encantada Gladden Farms | $1,479/mo | $1,866/mo | 7 | 4.3 |
| Encantada Dove Mountain | $1,618/mo | $1,885/mo | 15 | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Marana, AZ
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$71,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,778/mo.
Comfortable income
$85,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,225/mo), you need to earn at least $49,000/year.
Median household income in Marana, AZ is $108,256 , about 27% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Marana, AZ
Overall prices in Marana, AZ runs below the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 94.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Marana, AZ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,778 |
| Utilities | $421 |
| Groceries | $523 |
| Transportation | $1,004 |
| Healthcare | $490 |
| Other goods and services | $783 |
| Estimated total | $4,998/mo |
Population
54,487
Median household income
$108,256
Census median rent
$1,702/mo
Census rent burden
25.7%
Median age
41.5
Mean commute
28 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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