How much does it cost to rent in Anthem, AZ?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Anthem, AZ is $2,421. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Anthem cheaper than other Arizona cities?

Anthem is one of the pricier cities in Arizona, ranking #2 out of 49 cities tracked at $2,421/mo.

When was Anthem rent data last updated?

Anthem rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Anthem, AZ?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Anthem, AZ at $2,770 per month, which is 14% above the $2,421 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Anthem

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Pop. 22,584·2nd most expensive in Arizona·Anthem rents are up 12.1% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,421/mo

Year-over-Year

+12.1%

Month-over-Month

+8.6%

vs US Median

+$459

Rising (Monthly)

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Anthem · $2,421

More expensive than 77% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

66/100

Good value

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Rents are 8% below what Anthem's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,421/mo

Expected by trend

$2,631/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Anthem's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,170

1 BR

$2,380

2 BR

$2,770

3 BR

$3,730

4 BR+

$4,170

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,770/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,421 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost

$29,052/yr

At $2,421/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 12.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+12.1% YoY, +8.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Anthem, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,584

Median income

$120,613

Median age

46.3

Renters

15.1%

Age distribution

21.8%

15.4%

27.3%

12.4%

23.1%

Under 1821.8%

18–3415.4%

35–5427.3%

55–6412.4%

65+23.1%

Gender

47.2%

52.8%

Male47.2%

Female52.8%

Race & ethnicity

85.2%

White85.2%

Black1.4%

Hispanic8.7%

Asian2.3%

Other2.5%

Education (25+)

15.7%

31.5%

50.8%

No HS diploma2.1%

HS diploma15.7%

Some college31.5%

Bachelor's+50.8%

Housing tenure

84.9%

15.1%

Owner84.9%

Renter15.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Anthem, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,894 → $2,421

up 27.8%

Income

$107,558 → $120,613

up 12.1%

Population

22,750 → 22,584

down 0.7%

Renter share

18.8% → 15.1%

-3.7 pts

Bachelor's+

47% → 50.8%

+3.8 pts

Median age

43.4 → 46.3

+2.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Anthem, AZ paid around $1,894 a month. That figure now sits near $2,421, up 27.8% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $120,613 today, compared with $107,558 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 18.8% to 15.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 47% to 50.8% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Anthem on your salary?

At $2,421/mo, how Anthem rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $91,646/yr · Rent = 31.7% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $65,068/yr · Rent = 44.6% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $74,952/yr · Rent = 38.8% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $133,967/yr · Rent = 21.7% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $171,176/yr · Rent = 17% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $60,926/yr · Rent = 47.7% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $55,009/yr · Rent = 52.8% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $67,803/yr · Rent = 42.8% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Anthem rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Anthem. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Anthem

About renting in Anthem, AZ

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Anthem is $2,421/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,170/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,770/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,380/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,730/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($120,613/yr), Anthem ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Anthem an affordable city for renters?

Anthem is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,421/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($120,613/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Anthem falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Anthem?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,421/mo in Anthem. The local median household income is $120,613/yr, meaning the typical Anthem household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Anthem?

Rent in Anthem has increased 12.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Anthem rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Anthem is one of the pricier cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #2 out of 49 tracked cities at $2,421/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Anthem?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Anthem ($2,421/mo): Glendale ($1,511/mo), Sun City ($1,746/mo), Peoria ($1,863/mo).

What percentage of Anthem residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.1% of Anthem households are renters, while 84.9% are owner-occupied. Anthem leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.