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Bullhead City

Pop. 42,496·49th most expensive in Arizona·Bullhead City rents have dropped 5.1%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,374/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.1%
Month-over-Month
-4.0%
vs US Median
-$591
Falling (Monthly)
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Bullhead City · $1,374
More affordable than 83% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
67/100
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Rents are 8% below what Bullhead City's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,374/mo
Expected by trend
$1,499/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,305
3 BR
$1,815
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,305/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,488/yr
At $1,374/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.1% YoY, -4.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bullhead City, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,496
Median income
$50,556
Median age
56
Renters
30.1%
Age distribution
14.5%
17.2%
17.8%
16.2%
34.3%
Under 1814.5%
18–3417.2%
35–5417.8%
55–6416.2%
65+34.3%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
74.4%
22.8%
White74.4%
Black1.8%
Hispanic22.8%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
13.5%
35.4%
35.8%
15.2%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma35.4%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+15.2%
Housing tenure
69.9%
30.1%
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Bullhead City, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,384 → $1,374
down 0.7%
Income
$43,368 → $50,556
up 16.6%
Population
41,064 → 42,496
up 3.5%
Renter share
37.4% → 30.1%
-7.3 pts
Bachelor's+
11.9% → 15.2%
+3.3 pts
Median age
51.5 → 56
+4.5 yrs

Rent in Bullhead City, AZ has declined 0.7% since 2023, going from about $1,384 per month to roughly $1,374 today. Median household income grew from $43,368 to $50,556 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.6% shift. Income growth outran rent by about 17.3 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 41,064 to 42,496 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.5% change. About 30.1% of households rent today, against 37.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 11.9% to 15.2%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Bullhead City, AZ reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Bullhead City, AZ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bullhead City is $1,374/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,010/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,305/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,010/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,815/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($50,556/yr), Bullhead City ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bullhead City an affordable city for renters?

Bullhead City is considered moderate for renters. At $1,374/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($50,556/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bullhead City slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Bullhead City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,374/mo in Bullhead City. The local median household income is $50,556/yr, meaning the typical Bullhead City household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bullhead City?

Rent in Bullhead City has decreased 5.1% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Bullhead City neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Bullhead City are 86429 ($1,255/mo), and 86442 ($1,410/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Bullhead City is $1,374/mo.

How does Bullhead City rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Bullhead City is one of the more affordable cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #49 out of 51 tracked cities at $1,374/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bullhead City?

Laughlin is nearby and more affordable at $1,033/mo, which is $341 less than Bullhead City.

What percentage of Bullhead City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.1% of Bullhead City households are renters, while 69.9% are owner-occupied. Bullhead City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bullhead City rent compare to the national average?

Bullhead City's median rent of $1,374/mo is $591 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #49 out of 51 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,374/mo, rent takes ~33% of Bullhead City's median household income ($50,556/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bullhead City 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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