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Average Rent in Phoenix, AZ & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Phoenix, AZ. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,478/mo
▼ 6.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$855/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
120
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Phoenix, AZ
34 listed units across 6 buildings in Phoenix, AZ dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $76/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Palms Apartments | Unit 2, Two Bedroom | $1,825 | $1,656 | $169 |
| Morada Rise | Unit 1099 | $1,365 | $1,211 | $154 |
| Morada Rise | Unit 1031 | $1,393 | $1,240 | $153 |
| Morada Rise | Unit 1149 | $1,368 | $1,215 | $153 |
| Morada Rise | Unit 2033 | $1,288 | $1,135 | $153 |
| Morada Rise | Unit 2098 | $1,348 | $1,195 | $153 |
| Morada Rise | Unit 1034 | $1,367 | $1,215 | $152 |
| Morada Rise | Unit 1141 | $1,367 | $1,215 | $152 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Phoenix, AZ
Compare average rent across Phoenix, AZ neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix 85016 | $1,970 | ▼ $242 | $1,600 | 1 | 7 |
| Phoenix 85018 | $1,669 | ▼ $289 | $1,656 | 2 | 3 |
| Phoenix 85085 | $1,625 | ▼ $12 | $1,304 | 2 | 15 |
| Phoenix 85034 | $1,620 | ▲ $92 | $1,427 | 1 | 12 |
| Phoenix 85031 | $1,543 | ▼ $10 | $1,321 | 1 | 30 |
| Phoenix 85033 | $1,356 | ▼ $52 | $976 | 1 | 36 |
| Scottsdale 85251 | $1,138 | ▼ $318 | $1,050 | 1 | 2 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Phoenix, AZ?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Phoenix, AZ is $1,478 per month across 10 apartment communities and 120 available units. Rents have decreased $114 (6.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Sierra Pines starting at $855/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,156/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,385/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,471/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,767/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,138/mo.
Prices range from $855 to $3,203 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 36 units are currently listed.
Phoenix, AZ Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $1,820 | - | 7 |
| May 2026 | $1,710 | -$110 | 9 |
| June 2026 | $1,626 | -$84 | 10 |
| July 2026 | $1,570 | -$56 | 10 |
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Phoenix, AZ
Rent Prices by Apartment in Phoenix, AZ
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Pines | $855/mo | $1,096/mo | 13 | 3.2 |
| Morada Rise | $976/mo | $1,334/mo | 37 | 3.4 |
| Celina Acosta | $1,050/mo | $1,138/mo | 2 | 5 |
| Marquis at Sonoran Preserve | $1,304/mo | $1,430/mo | 7 | 4.3 |
| Morada Grande | $1,376/mo | $1,571/mo | 30 | 3.4 |
| Mandarina | $1,424/mo | $1,624/mo | 13 | 4.2 |
| Marq Bronco Butte | $1,507/mo | $1,796/mo | 8 | 5 |
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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
$59,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,478/mo.
Comfortable income
$71,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($855/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Phoenix, AZ is $77,041 , about 9% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Phoenix, AZ
Overall prices in Phoenix, AZ runs above the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.7, 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 Phoenix, AZ's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,478 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $1,274 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $994 |
| Estimated total | $5,434/mo |
Population
1,624,832
Median household income
$77,041
Census median rent
$1,458/mo
Rent as % of income
30.4%
Median age
34.8
Mean commute
26 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.
Google Search Trends for Phoenix, AZ Apartments
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