Average rent in Arizona
November 2026. Based on 315 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,165 | $895 | 5 | 54% lower |
| 1 bedroom | $1,336 | $700 | 139 | 6% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,566 | $695 | 75 | 7% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $2,086 | $783 | 75 | 4% higher |
| 4+ bedroom | $5,077 | $1,450 | 21 | 54% higher |
| All sizes | $1,816 | $695 | 315 | 5% higher |
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Average rent by city in Arizona
| City | Listings | Average rent | 1 bed avg | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa | 119 | $1,513 | $1,180 | $695 |
| Tempe | 86 | $1,545 | $1,176 | $700 |
| Scottsdale | 108 | $2,380 | $1,615 | $849 |
What rent costs in Arizona
A studio averages $1,165, a 1-bedroom averages $1,336, a 2-bedroom averages $1,566, a 3-bedroom averages $2,086 and a 4+ bedroom averages $5,077 a month. Overall, rent in Arizona is 5% higher than the US average of $1,735.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Arizona needs about $4,450 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Arizona?
The average rent in Arizona is $1,816 a month across 315 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Arizona?
A 1-bedroom in Arizona averages $1,336 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Arizona?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $4,450 a month after tax.
Is rent in Arizona higher than the US average?
Rent in Arizona is 5% higher than the US average of $1,735 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-09.