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Coolidge

Pop. 16,636·38th most expensive in Arizona·Rental market data updated monthly for Coolidge, AZ
Median rent (all units)
$1,635/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$330
Rising (Monthly)
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Coolidge · $1,635
More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,635/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$65,000/yr
Local median income
$67,023/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Coolidge's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,610
Research median
$1,690/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,620/yr
At $1,635/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Coolidge, AZ is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,636
Median income
$67,023
Median age
33.4
Renters
27.2%
Age distribution
25.3%
27.2%
24.7%
13.8%
Under 1825.3%
18–3427.2%
35–5424.7%
55–649%
65+13.8%
Gender
45.6%
54.4%
Male45.6%
Female54.4%
Race & ethnicity
44.5%
48.6%
White44.5%
Black7%
Hispanic48.6%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
12.5%
36.8%
36.7%
14%
No HS diploma12.5%
HS diploma36.8%
Some college36.7%
Bachelor's+14%
Housing tenure
72.8%
27.2%
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Coolidge, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,512 → $67,023
up 30.1%
Population
13,347 → 16,636
up 24.6%
Renter share
36.1% → 27.2%
-8.9 pts
Bachelor's+
13% → 14%
+1.0 pts
Median age
34.6 → 33.4
-1.2 yrs

Median household income climbed from $51,512 to $67,023 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.1% shift. Census counts show Coolidge, AZ adding about 3,289 residents over the five-year window, up 24.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 36.1% to 27.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Coolidge rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Coolidge, AZ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Coolidge is $1,635/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,320/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,690/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,440/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,290/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($67,023/yr), Coolidge ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Coolidge an affordable city for renters?

Coolidge is considered affordable for renters. At $1,635/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($67,023/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Coolidge falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Coolidge?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,635/mo in Coolidge. The local median household income is $67,023/yr, meaning the typical Coolidge household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Coolidge?

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

How does Coolidge rent compare to other cities in Arizona?

Coolidge is one of the more affordable cities in Arizona for rent, ranking #38 out of 51 tracked cities at $1,635/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Coolidge?

Arizona City is nearby and more affordable at $1,493/mo, which is $142 less than Coolidge.

What percentage of Coolidge residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.2% of Coolidge households are renters, while 72.8% are owner-occupied. Coolidge leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Coolidge rent compare to the national average?

Coolidge's median rent of $1,635/mo is $330 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arizona, it ranks #38 out of 51 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,635/mo, rent takes ~29% of Coolidge's median household income ($67,023/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2.5%
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