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

As of March 2026, the median monthly rent in Bisbee, AZ is $1,100. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Bisbee cheaper than other Arizona cities?

Bisbee is among the more affordable cities in Arizona, ranking #56 out of 57 cities at $1,100/mo.

When was Bisbee rent data last updated?

Bisbee rent data reflects March 2026 and was last refreshed on March 14, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · AZ

Bisbee

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Pop. 4,977·56th most expensive in Arizona·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$1,100/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$865

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Bisbee · $1,100

More affordable than 94% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

28% of income

AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,100/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$44,000/yr

Local median income

$47,613/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bisbee's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$770

1 BR

$980

2 BR

$1,090

3 BR

$1,530

4 BR+

$1,830

Research median

$1,090/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost

$13,200/yr

At $1,100/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Bisbee, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

4,977

Median income

$47,613

Median age

58.7

Renters

29.4%

Age distribution

14.6%

20%

21%

35%

Under 189.4%

18–3414.6%

35–5420%

55–6421%

65+35%

Gender

50.5%

49.5%

Male50.5%

Female49.5%

Race & ethnicity

67.4%

31.5%

White67.4%

Black0.8%

Hispanic31.5%

Education (25+)

18.1%

40.9%

30.8%

No HS diploma10.2%

HS diploma18.1%

Some college40.9%

Bachelor's+30.8%

Housing tenure

70.6%

29.4%

Owner70.6%

Renter29.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bisbee, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income

$41,094 → $47,613

up 15.9%

Population

4,957 → 4,977

up 0.4%

Renter share

24% → 29.4%

+5.4 pts

Bachelor's+

30.5% → 30.8%

+0.3 pts

Median age

56 → 58.7

+2.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $41,094 to $47,613 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.9% shift. The renter share has risen from 24% to 29.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Bisbee on your salary?

At $1,100/mo, how Bisbee rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $91,646/yr · Rent = 14.4% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $65,068/yr · Rent = 20.3% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $74,952/yr · Rent = 17.6% income

very comfortable

Software Developer

Avg $133,967/yr · Rent = 9.9% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $171,176/yr · Rent = 7.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $60,926/yr · Rent = 21.7% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $55,009/yr · Rent = 24% income

affordable

Electrician

Avg $67,803/yr · Rent = 19.5% income

very comfortable

By apartment size

Bisbee rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Bisbee, AZ

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Bisbee is $1,100/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $770/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $980/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,530/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($47,613/yr), Bisbee ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bisbee an affordable city for renters?

Bisbee is considered affordable for renters. At $1,100/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($47,613/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bisbee falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bisbee?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,100/mo in Bisbee. The local median household income is $47,613/yr, meaning the typical Bisbee household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bisbee?

Rent in Bisbee has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Bisbee rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Bisbee is one of the more affordable cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #56 out of 57 tracked cities at $1,100/mo.

What percentage of Bisbee residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.4% of Bisbee households are renters, while 70.6% are owner-occupied. Bisbee leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.