Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Arizona
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Arizona is Tucson, where the median 1-bedroom asks $875/month, 26% below the statewide median of about $1,180. The most expensive is Scottsdale at $1,900/month.
Across the 13 Arizona cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $875 in Tucson to $1,900 in Scottsdale, 2.2 times as much. 4 of 13 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $1,180. The largest rental market, Phoenix (7,213 listings), has a median of $1,180, in line with the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Arizona
Most expensive cities to rent in Arizona
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottsdale | $1,900 | $3,100 | 2,532 | +61% |
| 2 | Sedona | $1,735 | $2,948 | 187 | +47% |
| 3 | Flagstaff | $1,600 | $1,800 | 487 | +36% |
| 4 | Prescott | $1,495 | $1,595 | 395 | +27% |
| 5 | Chandler | $1,352 | $1,895 | 828 | +15% |
| 6 | Lake Havasu City | $1,225 | $1,512 | 494 | +4% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Arizona?
- As of October 17, 2026, Tucson has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Arizona cities we rank, at $875/month. Next are Yuma ($885) and Glendale ($950).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Arizona?
- As of October 17, 2026, Scottsdale has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Arizona cities we rank, at $1,900/month, 61% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Arizona?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $1,180/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate